symbolgram

noun

sym·​bol·​gram
-lˌgram
1
: an artistic combination of symbols usually of American Indian origin that expresses the ambitions and desires of its designer
2
: a personally symbolic design (as of a camp fire girl)

Word History

Etymology

symbol entry 1 + -gram

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“Symbolgram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/symbolgram. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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