glyptography

[ glip-tog-ruh-fee ]

noun
  1. the description or study of engraved gems or other stones.

  2. Also called glyptics. the art or process of engraving on gems or the like.

Origin of glyptography

1
1790–1800; <Greek glyptó(s) carved + -graphy

Other words from glyptography

  • glyp·tog·ra·pher, noun
  • glyp·to·graph·ic [glip-tuh-graf-ik], /ˌglɪp təˈgræf ɪk/, adjective

Words Nearby glyptography

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British Dictionary definitions for glyptography

glyptography

/ (ɡlɪpˈtɒɡrəfɪ) /


noun
  1. the art of carving or engraving upon gemstones

Derived forms of glyptography

  • glyptographer, noun
  • glyptographic (ˌɡlɪptəˈɡræfɪk) or glyptographical, adjective

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