GLYPTOGRAPHIC

Etymology

Adjective

glyptographic (not comparable)

Relating to glyptography, the art of engraving on precious stones.

Source: Wiktionary


Glyp`to*graph"ic, a. Etym: [Cf. F. glyptographique.]

Definition: Relating to glyptography, or the art of engraving on precious stones. [R.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.

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