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petroglyph

[ pe-troh-glif, pe-truh- ]

noun

  1. an image, design, or message carved or drawn on rock by a member of an ancient or prehistoric people. Compare ammoglyph ( def ), dendroglyph ( def ), geoglyph ( def ).

petroglyph

/ ˈpɛtrəˌɡlɪf /

noun

  1. a drawing or carving on rock, esp a prehistoric one

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Other Words From

  • pet·ro·glyph·ic [pe-tr, uh, -, glif, -ik], adjective
  • pe·trog·ly·phy [pi-, trog, -l, uh, -fee], noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of petroglyph1

First recorded in 1865–70; from French pétroglyphe; equivalent to petro- 1 + glyph

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Word History and Origins

Origin of petroglyph1

C19: via French from Greek petra stone + gluphē carving

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Example Sentences

The large figure on the right reminds us of the human form of the petroglyph at Nanaimo.

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