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ˈmɒn əˌgræmmono·gram

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. monogramnoun

    a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined (usually your initials); printed on stationery or embroidered on clothing

GCIDE

  1. monogramverb

    To inscribe or ornament with a monogram.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Monogramnoun

    A cypher; a character compounded of several letters.

    Etymology: μόνος and γράμμα; monogramme, Fr.

Wikipedia

  1. Monogram

    A monogram is a motif made by overlapping or combining two or more letters or other graphemes to form one symbol. Monograms are often made by combining the initials of an individual or a company, used as recognizable symbols or logos. A series of uncombined initials is properly referred to as a cypher (e.g. a royal cypher) and is not a monogram.

ChatGPT

  1. monogram

    A monogram is a motif or symbol made by overlapping or combining two or more letters or other graphemes to form one symbol or design. These letters are typically the initials of a person's name or a company, which are used for identity, branding or personalizing objects. Monograms are often found on clothing, jewelry, stationary, luggage, and other personal items.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Monogramnoun

    a character or cipher composed of two or more letters interwoven or combined so as to represent a name, or a part of it (usually the initials). Monograms are often used on seals, ornamental pins, rings, buttons, and by painters, engravers, etc., to distinguish their works

  2. Monogramnoun

    a picture in lines; a sketch

  3. Monogramnoun

    an arbitrary sign for a word

  4. Etymology: [L. monogramma; Gr. mo`nos single + gra`mma letter, fr. gra`fein to write: cf. F. monogramme. See Graphic.]

Wikidata

  1. Monogram

    A monogram is a motif made by overlapping or combining two or more letters or other graphemes to form one symbol. Monograms are often made by combining the initials of an individual or a company, used as recognizable symbols or logos. A series of uncombined initials is properly referred to as a cypher and is not a monogram. Not to be confused with a monograph.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Monogram

    mon′ō-gram, n. a figure consisting of several letters interwoven or written into one.—adj. Monogrammat′ic. [Gr. monos, alone, gramma, a letter.]

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  1. Monogram

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of monogram in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of monogram in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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