Etymology

calligram

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Today it means: A word, phrase or longer text in which the typeface or the layout has some special significance. Full definition →

French calligramme
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  1. French · borrowed fromcalligramme
  2. French · borrowed fromcalligramme
  3. English todaycalligram

Borrowed from French calligramme.

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