petroglyph

noun

pet·​ro·​glyph ˈpe-trə-ˌglif How to pronounce petroglyph (audio)
: a carving or inscription on a rock

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They were removed, but archaeologists say the petroglyph was forever damaged. CBS News, 30 Dec. 2024 The rock art consists of a collection of petroglyphs and pictographs found inside a small cave next to the trail. Graham Averill, Outside Online, 27 Dec. 2024 The hike features petroglyphs dating back to the early Indigenous occupation period (620-890 AD) and offers views from the Diné Point overlook. Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024 The island's rugged rain forest interior hides hiking trails, Indigenous petroglyphs, a volcanic peak, and even an upscale resort and restaurant. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for petroglyph 

Word History

Etymology

petro- + glyph, probably after hieroglyph

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of petroglyph was in 1854

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“Petroglyph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petroglyph. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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