- sphenogram
- spheno·gram
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sphenogram
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Sphenogram — Sphe no*gram, n. [Gr. sfh n a wedge + gram.] A cuneiform, or arrow headed, character. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
sphenogram — [sfē′nə gram΄] n. [ SPHENO + GRAM] a cuneiform, or wedge shaped, character … English World dictionary
sphenogram — /sfee neuh gram /, n. a cuneiform character. [1860 65; SPHENO + GRAM1] * * * … Universalium
sphenogram — /ˈsfinəgræm/ (say sfeenuhgram) noun a cuneiform character. {spheno (from Greek, combining form of sphēn wedge) + gram1} …
sphenogram — ˈsfēnəˌgram, fen noun Etymology: sphen + gram : a cuneiform character (as in an inscription) * * * /sfee neuh gram /, n. a cuneiform character. [1860 65; SPHENO + GRAM1] * * * sphēˈnogram noun A cuneiform character • • • Main Entry: ↑sphene … Useful english dictionary
sphenic — a. wedge shaped; Mathematics, having three different prime numbers as its factors. ♦ sphenocephaly, n. state of having sphenic head. ♦ sphenogram, n. cuneiform character. ♦ sphenography, n. art of using or interpreting sphenograms.… … Dictionary of difficult words
spheno- — [sfē′nō, sfēnə] [< Gr sphēn: see SPHENE] combining form 1. shaped like a wedge [sphenogram] 2. of the sphenoid bone: Also, before a vowel, sphen … English World dictionary
sphen- — combining form or spheno Etymology: New Latin, from Greek sphēn , sphēno , from sphēn more at spoon 1. : wedge : wedge shaped … Useful english dictionary
