单词 | glyptograph |
释义 | glyptograph in American English (ˈglɪptəˌgræf) noun 1. a design cut or engraved on a gem, seal, etc. 2. a gem, seal, etc. so engraved Derived forms glyptography (glypˈtography) (glɪpˈtɑgrəfi) noun Word origin < Gr glyptos (see glyptic) + -graphglyptograph in American English (ˈɡlɪptəˌɡræf, -ˌɡrɑːf) noun 1. an engraved or carved design, as on a gem 2. an object, as a gem, having such a design Word origin [‹ Gk glyptó(s) carved + -graph]-graph is a combining form meaning “drawn,” “written” (lithograph; monograph). It is specialized in meaning to indicate the instrument rather than the writtenproduct of the instrument (telegraph; phonograph) |
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