phonetic determinative

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|Egyptology}} a type of [[hieroglyph]] that functions similarly to a [[phonogram]], representing a series of [[consonant]]s, but is unable to function [[autonomously]] and must follow other phonograms that together represent the same [[consonant]]s
2. {{&lit|en|phonetic|determinative}}

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