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单词 glyptography
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Definition of glyptography in English:

glyptography

noun ɡlɪpˈtɒɡrəfiɡlɪpˈtɑɡrəfi
mass noun
  • The art or scientific study of gem engraving.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The XI international days of glyptography are organized this year in Palma de Mallorca.
    • Gemstone carving, known as glyptography, is an exacting endeavor in which only the gifted and patient achieve success.
    • The special art of gem engraving is called glyptography.
    • But I'm willing to wager that it's not Tinsel Town's glyptography they're bragging about, but those of long dead dignitaries.
    • The designs were reproduced from etchings by means of glyptography, a cheap form of graphic reproduction, enabling the publisher to sell the entire series of prints for one shilling.

Origin

Late 18th century: from Greek gluptos 'carved' (from gluphein 'carve') + -graphy.

 
 

Definition of glyptography in US English:

glyptography

nounɡlɪpˈtɑɡrəfiɡlipˈtäɡrəfē
  • The art or scientific study of gem engraving.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The designs were reproduced from etchings by means of glyptography, a cheap form of graphic reproduction, enabling the publisher to sell the entire series of prints for one shilling.
    • The XI international days of glyptography are organized this year in Palma de Mallorca.
    • Gemstone carving, known as glyptography, is an exacting endeavor in which only the gifted and patient achieve success.
    • But I'm willing to wager that it's not Tinsel Town's glyptography they're bragging about, but those of long dead dignitaries.
    • The special art of gem engraving is called glyptography.

Origin

Late 18th century: from Greek gluptos ‘carved’ (from gluphein ‘carve’) + -graphy.

 
 
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