petroglyph
petroglyph
Definition
petro·glyph (pe′trō glif′)
noun
a rock carving, esp. a prehistoric one
Etymology: Fr pétroglyphe < Gr petra, rock + glyphē, carving: see glyph
pet′ro·glyph′ic adjective
petroglyph
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- include: Cultural attractions include ancient petroglyphs that date back to the Neolithic period.
- see: Row out to see the Amerindian petroglyphs, submerged in the river.
Adjective modifier
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