(adj): written or belonging to a cursive form of ancient Egyptian writing
(adj): adhering to fixed types or methods; highly restrained and formal
(adj): vs. representational) -- (of or relating to a style of art in which objects do not resemble those known in physical nature
(n): a cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics; used especially by the priests
(n): a writing system using picture symbols; used in ancient Egypt
cf demotic
Citation on gamin.
Where bees ... sleep out the blizzard
Like hieratic stones, and the ground is hard.
from "Electra on Azalea Path," Sylvia Plath
"Pullings turned to Norton, the mate of the watch, and said, 'Make it twelve,' in a strong, hieratic voice."
--P. O'Brian, The Wine-Dark Sea, 221
Aah. Now I get why the guy on that one tarot card is called "the hierophant."