Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

glyptics

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: glyp-tics
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The art of engraving on precious stones.

Uncountable

Etymology

Compare French glyptique. See glyph and glyptic.

Usage

Uncountable

Synonyms

glyptic art lithoglyptics

Questions

What does glyptics mean?: The art of engraving on precious stones.
Where does glyptics come from?: Compare French glyptique. See glyph and glyptic.

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