pictograph

pictograph
pictographic /pik'teuh graf"ik/, adj.pictographically, adv.
/pik"teuh graf', -grahf'/, n.
1. a pictorial sign or symbol.
2. a record consisting of pictorial symbols, as a prehistoric cave drawing or a graph or chart with symbolic figures representing a certain number of people, cars, factories, etc.
[1850-55; < L pict(us) painted (see PICTURE) + -o- + -GRAPH]

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