lithoglyptics

2 definitions found

lithoglyptics - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  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]

lithoglyptics - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

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