Glyptics

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The art of engraving on precious stones. uncountable
  2. 2
    the art of engraving on precious stones wordnet

Synonyms

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glyptic artlithoglyptics

Etymology

Compare French glyptique. See glyph and glyptic.

Related phrases

precious stone

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