lithoglyptics

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noun

The art of cutting and engraving gems.

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Meanings

nounlithoglyptics (uncountable)
  1. archaicuncountableThe art of cutting and engraving gems.

    Synonyms: lapidary, gemcutting

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe art of cutting and engraving gems.

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lapidarygemcutting

More synonyms by meaning

nounthe art of engraving on precious stones

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Broader
glyptic artglyptography
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Origin

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APA

lithoglyptics. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lithoglyptics

MLA

“lithoglyptics.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lithoglyptics. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “lithoglyptics,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lithoglyptics.

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