Glyptography

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Glyptography \Glyp*tog"ra*phy\, n. [Gr. ? carved + -graphy: cf.
     F. glyptographie.]
     The art or process of engraving on precious stones. [R.]
     [1913 Webster]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:



  glyptography
       n 1: carvings or engravings (especially on precious stones) [syn:
             {glyptic art}]
       2: carving or engraving (especially on stones)