petroglyph

noun

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

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Feel the breeze in your hair by renting a Jeep and venturing on dirt roads across windswept rocky terrain, discovering petroglyphs and desolate beaches along the way. Paul Rubio, AFAR Media, 23 Dec. 2024 Unique attractions include petroglyphs and the historic Fruita Orchards, which the park still maintains. Maya Silver, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2023 Ancient petroglyphs—sheep, deer, a snake—are visible just five minutes along the trail. Alison Osius, Outside Online, 31 Jan. 2025 See Taino petroglyphs at Cueva del Indio Cueva del Indio is about 25 minutes north of Cueva Ventana. Amy Gordon, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025 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 12 Mar. 2025.

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