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pyrography

American  
[pahy-rog-ruh-fee] / paɪˈrɒg rə fi /

noun

plural

pyrographies

  1. the process of burning designs on wood, leather, etc., with a heated tool.

  2. a design made by this process.

pyrography British  
/ ˌpaɪrəʊˈɡræfɪk, paɪˈrɒɡrəfɪ /

noun

  1. the art or process of burning designs on wood or leather with heated tools or a flame

  2. a design made by this process

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Other Word Forms

  • pyrographer noun
  • pyrographic adjective

Etymology

Origin of pyrography

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; pyro- + -graphy

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