graf·fi·to

[gruh-fee-toh]
noun, plural graf·fi·ti [gruh-fee-tee] .
1.
Archaeology. an ancient drawing or writing scratched on a wall or other surface.
2.
a single example of graffiti.

Origin:
see graffiti


See graffiti.
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graffito

noun
a rude decoration inscribed on rocks or walls 
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Graffito is always a great word to know.
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Example sentences
On his last visit, he found a graffito on the open face of one such.
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