The word hieroglyph literally means "sacred carvings". The Egyptians first used hieroglyphs exclusively for inscriptions carved or painted on temple walls.

What is the meaning of hieroglyphic in English?

1. a form of writing, esp as used in ancient Egypt, in which pictures or symbols are used to represent objects, concepts, or sounds. 2. difficult or undecipherable writing. Collins English Dictionary.

What word is hieroglyphics?

a form of writing, esp as used in ancient Egypt, in which pictures or symbols are used to represent objects, concepts, or sounds. difficult or undecipherable writing.