First Known Use: 1677
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1cuneiform
adjective cu·ne·i·form \kyü-ˈnē-ə-ˌfȯrm, ˈkyü-n(ē-)ə-\
: relating to or written in a system of writing used in parts of the ancient Middle East
Full Definition of CUNEIFORM
1
: having the shape of a wedge
2
: composed of or written in wedge-shaped characters <cuneiform syllabary>
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Origin of CUNEIFORM
probably from French cunéiforme, from Middle French, from Latin cuneus + Middle French -iforme -iform
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2cuneiform
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Definition of CUNEIFORM
1
: a cuneiform part; specifically : a cuneiform bone or cartilage
2
: cuneiform writing
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First Known Use of CUNEIFORM
1808
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cuneiform
adjective cu·ne·i·form \kyu̇-ˈnē-ə-ˌfȯrm\
Definition of CUNEIFORM for Kids
: made up of or written with marks or letters shaped like wedges
— cuneiform noun
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