glyptics

Noun
Synonyms: lithoglyptics

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Noun (1)

  1. the art of engraving on precious stonesSynonyms: lithoglypticsType of glyptic art, glyptography
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)

Glyp′tics noun

Origin: Cf. F. glyptique. See Glyph.

The art of engraving on precious stones.

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54

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