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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