glyptography
[ glip-tog-ruh-fee ]
noun
the description or study of engraved gems or other stones.
Also called glyptics. the art or process of engraving on gems or the like.
Origin of glyptography
1Other 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
the art of carving or engraving upon gemstones
Derived forms of glyptography
- glyptographer, noun
- glyptographic (ˌɡlɪptəˈɡræfɪk) or glyptographical, adjective
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