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glyptography

[glip-tog-ruh-fee]
noun
  1. the description or study of engraved gems or other stones.
  2. Also called glyptics. the art or process of engraving on gems or the like.
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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
  1. the art of carving or engraving upon gemstones
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Derived Formsglyptographer, nounglyptographic (ˌɡlɪptəˈɡræfɪk) or glyptographical, adjective
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