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glyptics

/ˈɡlɪp.tɪks/

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noun

/ˈɡlɪp.tɪks/C2formalart
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее искусство или технику гравировки или вырезания узоров на драгоценных камнях или самоцветах.

A noun referring to the art or technique of engraving or carving designs onto precious stones or gems.

uncountable

  1. Art of engraving on precious stonesC2formalart

    The art or technique of engraving or carving designs onto precious stones, such as gems or cameos.

    ruГлиптика

    • The museum displayed a collection of ancient glyptics from Mesopotamia.
    • She studied glyptics to learn how to carve intricate patterns into gemstones.
    • Glyptics requires a steady hand and a deep understanding of the stone's properties.

    Synonymsglyptography

Forms
  • glyptics plural form
  • glyptics' possessive plural form
  • glyptics's possessive singular form