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xylography
[ zahy-log-ruh-fee ]
noun
- the art of engraving on wood, or of printing from such engravings.
xylography
/ zaɪˈlɒɡrəfɪ; ˌzaɪləˈɡræfɪk /
noun
- the art, craft, or process of printing from wooden blocks
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Derived Forms
- xylographic, adjective
- xyˈlographer, noun
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Other Words From
- xy·logra·pher noun
- xy·lo·graph·ic [zahy-l, uh, -, graf, -ik], xylo·graphi·cal adjective
- xylo·graphi·cal·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of xylography1
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Example Sentences
Xylography is the art of engraving upon wood; etching, mezzotinto, aquatinta, are varieties of the art of engraving upon copper.
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We have said that according to a generally received opinion we must look upon playing cards as the oldest remains of xylography.
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We need but look at the development of our art handicrafts—xylography and copper-etching, for instance.
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Xylography was also practiced in China long before Europe knew the art.
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