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glyptic
glyp·tic [ glíptik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
of engraving: relating to the art of engraving or carving, especially on precious stones
[Early 19th century. Directly or via French glyptique< Greek gluptikos< gluptēs "carver" < gluphein "carve"]
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