n. & v.
n. (pl. -os) 1 a gem with an incised design (cf. CAMEO). 2 an engraved design. 3 a carving, esp. incised, in hard material. 4 a process of printing from an engraved design.
v.tr. (-oes, -oed) 1 engrave (material) with a sunk pattern or design. 2 engrave (such a design).
[ It. (as INTAGLIATED) ]