— glyptographer , n. — glyptographic /glip'teuh graf"ik/ , adj.
/glip tog"reuh fee/ , n.
1. the description or study of engraved gems or other stones.
2. Also called glyptics . the art or process of engraving on gems or the like.
[ 1790-1800; glyptó ( s ) carved + -GRAPHY ]