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; glyptic, -ics

Example Sentences

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Constantinople was the only place where glyptics were understood and practised upon large hard stones in the early Middle Ages.

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The art of the lapidary, or science of glyptics, is a most interesting study, and it would be a mistake not to consider it for a few moments on its technical side.

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Theophilus on glyptics is too delightfully naïve for us to resist quoting his remarks.

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