noun

glyph

GLIF/ɡlɪf/

A written, displayed, or carved mark representing a character or idea.

Each glyph on the ancient tablet represents a word or sound.

A single deeply carved capital A on a small stone tile, clear grooves and raised edges identify a carved character; only this one essential functional glyph, no other text or decoration.

Etymology

Greek glyphē meant a carving. The English word developed from an ornamental groove to a carved mark or symbol, connecting the act of cutting a surface with a sign that carries meaning.

In context

The Seshew9:49

you have to know what each individual glyph is and the possible ways it can function in any given word now normally we would use a a glyph list or sign list

Egyptian Hieroglyphic - Transliteration & Translation 7-3-18

More examples

This font gives the same letter several different glyphs.
She copies the unfamiliar glyph into her notebook.
The carved glyph represents the sun.

Forms

glyph · glyphs

Similar words

symbol: Symbol is broader and need not be a written mark.
character: Character identifies a writing unit; glyph emphasizes its visible shape.