| 释义 |
mono·gram
I. \ˈmänəˌgram, -aa(ə)m\ noun
Etymology: Late Latin monogrammus, from Latin, adjective, consisting of lines only, sketched, from mon- + -grammus (from Greek grammē line, from graphein to write) — more at carve
archaic : a picture in lines only : outline, sketch
II. noun
Etymology: Late Latin monogramma, from Greek mon- + Greek gramma letter — more at gram
: a character or cipher usually composed of two or more letters interwoven or combined, usually representing a name or a part of it, and often used (as on seals, ornamental pins and rings, linens) to show personal ownership — compare calligram
III. transitive verb
(monogrammed ; monogrammed ; monogramming ; monograms)
: to mark with a monogram
< always monogrammed her own handkerchiefs > |