XYLOGRAPHY

Etymology

Noun

xylography (uncountable)

(rare) The art of making xylographs.

Coordinate term: woodblock printing

Source: Wiktionary


Xy*log"ra*phy, n. Etym: [Xylo- + -graphy: cf. F. xylographie.]

1. The art of engraving on wood.

2. The art of making prints from the natural grain of wood. Knight.

3. A method pf printing in colors upon wood for purposes of house decoration. Ure.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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