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GLYPTICS
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The art of engraving on precious stones
Synonyms:
glyptics; lithoglyptics
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("glyptics" is a kind of...):
glyptic art; glyptography (carvings or engravings (especially on precious stones))