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pictographs

[pik-tuh-graf, -grahf] Origin

pic·to·graph

[pik-tuh-graf, -grahf]
noun
1.
a pictorial sign or symbol.
2.
a record consisting of pictorial symbols, as a prehistoric cave drawing or a graph or chart with symbolic figures representing a certain number of people, cars, factories, etc.

Origin:
1850–55; < Latin pict(us) painted (see picture) + -o- + -graph

pic·to·graph·ic [pik-tuh-graf-ik] , adjective
pic·to·graph·i·cal·ly, adverb
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Pictographs is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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Word Origin & History

pictograph
"picture or symbol representing an idea," 1851, from L. pictus "painted" (see paint) + -graph. First used in ref. to Amer.Indian writing.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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