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Glyptic art consisting of a sunken or depressed engraving or carving on a stone or gem.
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Diaglyph — Di a*glyph, n. [Gr. ? to engrave; dia through + ? to carve.] An intaglio. Mollett … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
diaglyph — di·a·glyph … English syllables
diaglyph — n. intaglio. ♦ diaglyphic, ♦ diaglyptic, a … Dictionary of difficult words
diaglyph — noun glyptic art consisting of a sunken or depressed engraving or carving on a stone or gem (as opposed to cameo) • Syn: ↑intaglio • Hypernyms: ↑glyptic art, ↑glyptography … Useful english dictionary
glyptic art — noun carvings or engravings (especially on precious stones) • Syn: ↑glyptography • Hypernyms: ↑carving • Hyponyms: ↑anaglyph, ↑glyph, ↑glyptics, ↑lithoglyptics, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
