Defn: The art of engraving on precious stones.
GLYPTODON
Glyp"to*don, n. Etym: [Gr. Glyph.] (Paleon.)
Defn: An extinct South American quaternary mammal, allied to the armadillos. It was as large as an ox, was covered with tessellated scales, and had fluted teeth. Owen.
GLYPTODONT
Glyp"to*dont, n. (Paleon.)
Defn: One of a family (glyptodontidæ) of extinct South American edentates, of which Glyptodon is the type. About twenty species are known.
GLYPTOGRAPHIC
Glyp`to*graph"ic, a. Etym: [Cf. F. glyptographique.]
Defn: Relating to glyptography, or the art of engraving on precious stones. [R.]
GLYPTOGRAPHY
Glyp*tog"ra*phy, n. Etym: [Gr. -graphy: cf. F. glyptographie.]
Defn: The art or process of engraving on precious stones. [R.]
GLYPTOTHECA
Glyp`to*the"ca, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr.