glyptic

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Definitions of glyptic word

adjective glyptic of or relating to carving or engraving on gems or the like. 1
noun glyptic the act or process of producing glyptic ornaments. 1
noun glyptic Of or concerning carving or engraving. 1
adjective glyptic of or relating to engraving or carving, esp on precious stones 0
adjective glyptic having to do with carving or engraving, esp. on gems 0
adjective glyptic Of or pertaining to engraving, especially on precious stones. 0

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

1810-20; < Greek glyptikós of engraving, of stone carving, equivalent to gly-pt(ós) carved (verbid of glýphein to engrave, hollow out) + -ikos -ic

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