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pictograph

pic·to·graph [ píktə gràf ] (plural pic·to·graphs) or pic·to·gram [ píktə gràm ] (plural pic·to·grams)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. picture representing word: a graphic symbol or picture representing a word or idea in some writing systems, as opposed to a symbol such as a letter of the alphabet representing an individual sound

2. chart with pictures or symbols: a chart or diagram that uses symbols or pictures to represent values

[Mid-19th century. < Latin pictus (see picture)]

pic·to·graph·ic [ pìktə gráffik ] adjective
pic·tog·ra·phy [ pik tóggrəfee ] noun
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