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cylinder seal
cyl·in·der seal (plural cyl·in·der seals)


noun 
Definition:
 
ancient cylindrical seal: an engraved cylindrical clay or stone object used in ancient times, especially in Mesopotamia, as a seal that was rolled in wet clay to leave an impression
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