Definition of "hieroglyph" in English

noun

1. An element (individual sign or glyph) of a hieroglyphic writing system.

   • Hieroglyphs were discovered on the wall inside the temple.

2. (informal) Any obscure or baffling symbol.

   • With your handwriting, it's no surprise the Prof can't read your hieroglyphs!

verb

1. (transitive) To represent by hieroglyphs.