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What does the suffix glyph mean?

The suffix "-glyph" comes from the Greek word γλυφειν (glyphein), meaning "to carve" or "to engrave."

It's commonly used to denote a symbol, mark, or character, especially in the context of:

* Writing systems: Hieroglyphs, ideographs, logograms, etc.

* Visual representations: Pictograms, ideograms, symbols.

* Geometric shapes: Astroglyphs, geometric glyphs.

Here are some examples of words using "-glyph":

* Hieroglyph: A picture symbol used in ancient Egyptian writing.

* Petroglyph: A drawing or carving made on a rock surface.

* Logoglyph: A character representing a word or phrase.

* Glyph: A symbol used in a computer font.

* Astroglyph: A symbol used in astrology.

Essentially, anything that is carved, engraved, or visually represented as a symbol or mark can be considered a glyph.

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