glyptographic

[Eng. glyptograph; -ic.] Of or pertaining to glyptography, or the art of engraving on gems or precious stones. glyp-tog'-ra-phy, s. [Pref. glypto-, and Gr. graphē a writing, a drawing.] 1. The art of engraving on gems or precious stones. 2. A description of the art of engraving on gems or precious stores. glyp-to-læ-mus, s . [Pref. glypto- , and Gr. lai mos=the throat.] Palcont .: A genus of Fo il Ganoids, family Glyptodipterini, and the section or sub-family of it with rhomboidal scales. It has been found only in the Devonian rocks.