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Meaning of Hieroglyphics | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A miscapitalization of hieroglyphics, used as a proper noun because of the false assumption by many that hieroglyphics (i.e. Egyptian hieroglyphics) is itself a language.

Equivalents

العربية الهيروغليفية

Examples

“A change came o'er the spirit of Don Henriquez' dream; from political he turned scientific; and his superabundant activity found ample employment in deciphering the Egyptian hieroglyphics.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

hieroglyphist hieroglyphology Hieroglyphs hieroglyphy hierognosis hierogram

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