petroglyph

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Pronunciation

/ˈpɛ.tɹəˌɡlɪf/

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/ˈpɛ.tɹəˌɡlɪf/ · /ˈpɛ.tɹəʊˌɡlɪf/ · /ˈpɛ.tɹoʊˌɡlɪf/

Definition of petroglyph

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noun

A rock carving, especially one made in prehistoric times.

“The petroglyphs of Central Asia form a long sequence from the Neolithic onwards.”
“Ninety-six petroglyph sites were reported in the original study (DiazGranados 1993). The majority of the petroglyphs are worn.”
“The islands of Tonga are not known for petroglyphs; however, one of the frontal stones of a langi called Mala'e Lahi on 'Uiha Island has one petroglyph of a human foot.”

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From French pétroglyphe, from Ancient Greek πέτρα (pétra, “rock”) + γλυφή (gluphḗ, “carved work”). By surface analysis, petro- + glyph.

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