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Sigla

1. Noun (singular)

Definition: A symbol or a group of letters used as an abbreviation or acronym for a longer word or phrase.

Example sentence: The sigla "UNESCO" stands for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

2. Noun (plural: siglas)

Definition: A series of symbols or abbreviations used as a secret code or shorthand in ancient manuscripts or inscriptions.

Example sentence: The siglas found on the cave walls were deciphered by the archaeologists to reveal the ancient script.

3. Verb (third person singular present: siglas, gerund/present participle: siglaing, past tense: siglaed)

Definition: To represent or shorten a word or phrase using siglas.

Example sentence: In order to make the document concise, she siglas certain terms and phrases.