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glyptic

glyptic

9.9
A small carved gem used as a seal or decoration
  • noun
  • /ˈɡlɪptɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : glíptico
  • She inherited a beautiful glyptic that had been used as a family seal for generations.

Examples

  • Collectors often seek out a glyptic with intricate carvings and historical significance.

  • The museum displayed a rare glyptic from ancient Rome.

  • The museum displayed a rare glyptic from the ancient Roman period.

  • She collects beautiful glyptics from various cultures.

  • The museum displayed a rare glyptic from the ancient Roman period.

  • Collectors often seek out a glyptic with intricate carvings and historical significance.

  • She inherited a beautiful glyptic that had been used as a family seal for generations.

Compounds

glyptic art
  • Specialized
9.9

Carving designs into small stones like gems

Surface Forms

glyptic singular
glyptics plural

Etymology

Glyptic comes from the Greek word glyphein meaning 'to carve', the same root you see in glyph and hieroglyph. A glyptic is a small carved gem or stone, often used as a seal or decoration.