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

Related forms

glyp·tog·ra·pher, noun

glyp·to·graph·ic

[glip-tuh-graf-ik] , adjective

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glyptography (ɡlɪpˈtɒɡrəfɪ)

—n
	the art of carving or engraving upon gemstones

glyp'tographer

—n

glyptographic

—*adj*

glypto'graphical

—*adj*

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