Glyptographic

Glyptographic
Glyptographic Glyp`to*graph"ic, a. [Cf. F. glyptographique.] Relating to glyptography, or the art of engraving on precious stones. [R.] [1913 Webster]

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  • glyptographic — See glyptographer. * * * …   Universalium

  • glyptographic — glyp·to·graph·ic …   English syllables

  • glyptographic — adjective see glyptograph * * * glyptographˈic adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑glyptic …   Useful english dictionary

  • glyptography — glyptographer, n. glyptographic /glip teuh graf ik/, adj. /glip tog reuh fee/, n. 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. [1790 1800; < Gk… …   Universalium

  • lapidary — Synonyms and related words: aquatint, aquatinta, autolithographic, burinist, carver, cerographer, chalcographer, engraver, etcher, gem engraver, glyptic, glyptographic, graphic artist, graver, inscriber, line engraver, lithographer, lithographic …   Moby Thesaurus

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