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

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

Related formsglyp·tog·ra·pher, nounglyp·to·graph·ic

[glip-tuh-graf-ik] /ˌglɪp təˈgræf ɪk/, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for glyptography

glyptography

noun

the art of carving or engraving upon gemstones

Derived Formsglyptographer, nounglyptographic (ˌɡlɪptəˈɡræfɪk) or glyptographical, adjective

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