glyp|tics — «GLIHP tihks», noun. the art of carving or engraving, especially on precious stones … Useful english dictionary
glyp|tic — «GLIHP tihk», adjective. of or having to do with carving or engraving, especially on precious stones: »Most glyptic designs are still based on traditional forms cuts that bear alluring names like “strawberry diamond” or “jewel star” (London… … Useful english dictionary
glyp|to|dont — «GLIHP tuh dont», noun. any one of an extinct genus of large American mammals related to the armadillo. ╂[< New Latin Glyptodon the genus name < Greek glyptós carved + odoús, odontós tooth] … Useful english dictionary
glyp|tog|ra|pher — «glihp TOG ruh fuhr», noun. an engraver of precious stones … Useful english dictionary
glyp|to|graph|ic — «GLIHP tuh GRAF ihk», adjective. of or having to do with glyptography … Useful english dictionary
glyp|tog|ra|phy — «glihp TOG ruh fee», noun. 1. the description or study of engraved gems. 2. the art or process of engraving on gems or the like; glyptics. ╂[< Greek glyptós carved + English graphy] … Useful english dictionary
glyp|to|graph — «GLIHP tuh graf, grahf», noun. an engraving on a precious stone. ╂[< Greek glyptós carved + English graph] … Useful english dictionary
glyp — h, ho, t, to (G). Carve; carved, engraved … Dictionary of word roots and combining forms
an|a|glyp|tics — «AN uh GLIHP tihks», noun. the art of carving or decorating in low relief … Useful english dictionary
an|a|glyp|tic — «AN uh GLIHP tihk», adjective. = anaglyphic. (Cf. ↑anaglyphic) … Useful english dictionary