TOREUTIC

Etymology

Adjective

toreutic (not comparable)

(arts) In relief; relating to sculpture in relief, especially of metal.

Relating to chasing such as surface ornamentation in metal.

Source: Wiktionary


To*reu"tic, a. Etym: [Gr. (Sculp.)

Definition: In relief; pertaining to sculpture in relief, especially of metal; also, pertaining to chasing such as surface ornamentation in metal.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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