graffito
Americannoun
plural
graffiti-
Archaeology. an ancient drawing or writing scratched on a wall or other surface.
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a single example of graffiti.
Usage
See graffiti.
Etymology
Origin of graffito
Example Sentences
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“Thus, the monk drew a graffito of a cross onto the wall, accompanied by a prayer with which he was very familiar.”
From Washington Times • Sep. 27, 2023
Their theory also fit with an ancient graffito found in Puteoli, Italy, depicting a crucified individual, with a woman’s name, Alkimila, above a shoulder.
From Washington Post • Apr. 8, 2023
“See the strength of the Turk,” warns a large graffito left by a Turkish soldier.
From The Guardian • Oct. 29, 2015
Adding insult to injury was the appearance of a stenciled graffito — “It’s Like Talkin to a Wall” — across the section, with the same sentiment expressed in Arabic above and Hebrew below.
From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2015
It was an apt commentary on my graffito.
From Old Calabria by Douglas, Norman
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