glyptics

English

Etymology

Compare French glyptique. See glyph and glyptic.

Noun

glyptics (uncountable)

  1. The art of engraving on precious stones.
    Synonym: glyptic art

Translations

References

“glyptics”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

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