glyptics

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glyptics - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Glyptics \Glyp"tics\, n. [Cf. F. glyptique. See Glyph.]
     The art of engraving on precious stones.
     [1913 Webster]

glyptics - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  glyptics
      n 1: the art of engraving on precious stones [syn: glyptics,
           lithoglyptics]