petroglyph

noun

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

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Participants also can join field trips to Mine Wash and pictograph and petroglyph sites. Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024 See ancient Sinagua petroglyphs The Crane Petroglyph Site contains the largest collection of petroglyphs in the Verde Valley. Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024 Stairway at Roche-A-Cri damaged, petroglyphs unharmed The DNR news release said the fire started at the top of the stairway that leads hikers to an overlook on top of the 300-foot mound. Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 10 Oct. 2024 Damage included scratching or painting over the petroglyphs. Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 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 9 Dec. 2024.

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