glyptography

[ glip-tog-ruh-fee ]

noun

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.

glyptography

/ ɡlɪpˈtɒɡrəfɪ; ˌɡlɪptəˈɡræfɪk /

noun

1. the art of carving or engraving upon gemstones

Derived Forms

• glyptographic, adjective
• glypˈtographer, noun

Other Words From

• glyp·togra·pher noun
• glyp·to·graph·ic [glip-t, uh, -, graf, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of glyptography¹

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

Example Sentences

We may therefore divide Etruscan glyptography into: I. Etruscan scarabs, with Etruscan or Assyrian subjects.

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