- lithoglyptics
- lith·o·glyp·tics
English syllables. 2014.
lithoglyptics
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lithoglyptics — lith o*glyp tics (l[i^]th [ o]*gl[i^]p t[i^]ks), n. The art of cutting and engraving gems. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
lithoglyptics — noun the art of engraving on precious stones • Syn: ↑glyptics • Hypernyms: ↑glyptic art, ↑glyptography * * * ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷+ noun plural but usually singular in construction Etymology: lith + glyptics, plural of glyptic ( … Useful english dictionary
glyptic art — noun carvings or engravings (especially on precious stones) • Syn: ↑glyptography • Hypernyms: ↑carving • Hyponyms: ↑anaglyph, ↑glyph, ↑glyptics, ↑lithoglyptics, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
glyptics — noun the art of engraving on precious stones • Syn: ↑lithoglyptics • Hypernyms: ↑glyptic art, ↑glyptography * * * /glip tiks/, n. (used with a sing. v.) glyptography (def. 2). [1810 20; see … Useful english dictionary
