lithograph

[ lith-uh-graf, -grahf ]

/ ˈlɪθ əˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf /

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noun

a print produced by lithography.

verb (used with object)

to produce or copy by lithography.

Nearby words

Origin of lithograph

First recorded in 1815–25; back formation from lithography

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Examples from the Web for lithograph

In his early 30s, he bought his first investment piece from a local gallery: a large Marc Chagall lithograph.
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The president staged a diplomatic coup when he gave David Cameron an Ed Ruscha lithograph, worth an estimated $7,000.
The Story Behind Obama's Gift|Claire Howorth|July 22, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Even Whistler failed and never printed more than one or two proofs of the lithograph for which Henley sat.
Nights|Elizabeth Robins Pennell
Each number contains nearly 100 selections by Mrs. Anna Randall-Diehl, and bound in 4-color lithograph cover.
Golden Days for Boys and Girls|Various

"The man from the lithograph company, sir," announced the boy.
The Octopus|Frank Norris
His reason for rejecting the etching in colour is as simple and rational as his reason for making the lithograph in colour.
The Life of James McNeill Whistler|Elizabeth Robins Pennell
Poor Mr. Rothenstein was much worried over his lithograph, yet "it was all right on the night," as actors say.
The Story of My Life|Ellen Terry

British Dictionary definitions for lithograph

lithograph

/ (ˈlɪθəˌɡrɑːf, -ˌɡræf) /

noun

a print made by lithography

verb

(tr) to reproduce (pictures, text, etc) by lithography

Derived Formslithographic (ˌlɪθəˈɡræfɪk) or lithographical, adjectivelithographically, adverb

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Word Origin and History for lithograph