Brazil is the largest coffee producer in the world. Each year Brazil exports more than 44 million bags of coffee. Vietnam follows at exporting over 27 million bags each year.
GLYPTICS
glyptics, lithoglyptics
(noun) the art of engraving on precious stones
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
glyptics (uncountable)
The art of engraving on precious stones.
Source: Wiktionary
Glyp"tics, n. Etym: [Cf. F. glyptique. See Glyph.]
Definition: The art of engraving on precious stones.
GLYPTIC
Glyp"tic, a. Etym: [See Glyph.]
1. Of or pertaining to gem engraving.
2. (Min.)
Definition: Figured; marked as with figures.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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