cerography

[ si-rog-ruh-fee ]

noun

1. the process of writing or engraving on wax.

cerography

/ sɪəˈrɒɡrəfɪ; ˌsɪərəʊˈɡræfɪk /

noun

1. the art of engraving on a waxed plate on which a printing surface is created by electrotyping

Derived Forms

• cerographic, adjective
• ceˈrographist, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of cerography¹

From the Greek word kērographía, dating back to 1585–95. See cero-, -graphy