glyptography

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glyptography - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

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

glyptography - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

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