DIAGLYPH

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does diaglyph mean? 

• DIAGLYPH (noun)
  The noun DIAGLYPH has 1 sense:

1. glyptic art consisting of a sunken or depressed engraving or carving on a stone or gem (as opposed to cameo)

  Familiarity information: DIAGLYPH used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• DIAGLYPH (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Glyptic art consisting of a sunken or depressed engraving or carving on a stone or gem (as opposed to cameo)

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

diaglyph; intaglio

Hypernyms ("diaglyph" is a kind of...):

glyptic art; glyptography (carvings or engravings (especially on precious stones))