glyptics

[ glip-tiks ]

noun
  1. (used with a singular verb) glyptography (def. 2).

Origin of glyptics

1
First recorded in 1810–20; see origin at glyptic, -ics

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British Dictionary definitions for glyptics

glyptics

/ (ˈɡlɪptɪks) /


noun
  1. (functioning as singular) the art of engraving precious stones

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