A carved figure or character, incised or in relief; a carved pictograph; hence, a pictograph representing a form originally adopted for sculpture, whether carved or painted.

In character-encoding, the shape or form of a printed or displayed character, as opposed to a pairing of form and interpretation.

noun A symbol, such as a stylized figure or arrow on a public sign, that imparts information nonverbally. http://www.dictionary.com/search?q=glyph&r=67

A symbol, coded in a document, that cannot be seen by the human eye.

A generic term used to refer to any graphic or pictorial image that can be used on a button or in a message box. Compare icon.

a visual icon consisting of one or more visual features whose characteristics are controlled by

A carved or visualized figure, such as a rune, which conveys information and/or is charged for a specific purpose.

A type of skill that enhances the next spell you cast. Glyphs affect only spells.

a permanent, active spell

a small magical item, resembling a worry stone, that can be "broken" (its magic released, turning it into a normal rock) to produce a spell effect