runic

/ˈruːnɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or written in runes (an ancient alphabet used by Germanic peoples).
    • She studied runic symbols for her history project.
    • The fantasy novel featured a runic language with magical powers.
    • The museum displayed a runic inscription on a stone from the Viking age.
  2. Mysterious or magical in a way that suggests ancient symbols.
    • His handwriting was so strange it looked almost runic.
    • The cave walls were covered in runic carvings that no one could decipher.
    • The old book had a runic quality that fascinated the children.
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