calligram

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A word, phrase or longer text in which the typeface or the layout has some special significance.
  2. A signature made from interwoven Arabic words.

Pronunciation

/ˈkæl.ɪˌɡɹæm/ en-us-calligram.ogg en-au-calligram.ogg

Word forms

calligram calligrams

Etymology

From French calligramme.

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