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glyptics

American

[glip-tiks] / ˈglɪp tɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb) glyptography.

glyptics British

/ ˈɡlɪptɪks /

noun

(functioning as singular) the art of engraving precious stones

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Etymology

Origin of glyptics

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

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