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Glagolitic

Syllabification: (Glag·o·lit·ic)

Pronunciation: /ˌglagəˈlitik/

Definition of Glagolitic

adjective

denoting or relating to an alphabet based on Greek minuscules, formerly used in writing some Slavic languages.

noun

the Glagolitic alphabet.
The Glagolitic alphabet is of uncertain origin and was introduced in the 9th century at about the same time as the Cyrillic alphabet, which has superseded it except in some Orthodox Church liturgies