glyptics

glyptics [glip-tiks] Word Origin noun

1. (used with a singular verb) glyptography(def 2).

Origin of glyptics First recorded in 1810–20; see origin at glyptic, -ics glyptic [glip-tik] adjective

1. of or relating to carving or engraving on gems or the like.

noun

2. the act or process of producing glyptic ornaments.

Origin of glyptic 1810–20; Greek glyptikós of engraving, of stone carving, equivalent to gly-pt(ós) carved (verbid of glýphein to engrave, hollow out) + -ikos -ic British Dictionary definitions for glyptics glyptics noun

1. (functioning as singular) the art of engraving precious stones

glyptic adjective

1. of or relating to engraving or carving, esp on precious stones

Word Origin for glyptic C19: from French glyptique, from Greek gluptikos, from gluptos, from gluphein to carve