glyptography

[ glip-tog-ruh-fee ]

/ glɪpˈtɒg rə fi /

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.

Nearby words

glyptal, glyptic, glyptics, glyptodont, glyptograph, glyptography, glåma, glögg, gm, gm., gm2 gangliosidosis

Origin of glyptography

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

Related forms

glyp·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

/ (ɡlɪpˈtɒɡrəfɪ) /

noun

the art of carving or engraving upon gemstones

Derived Forms

glyptographer, nounglyptographic (ˌɡlɪptəˈɡræfɪk) or glyptographical, adjective

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