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xyloglyphy

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The art of carving in wood.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • Xyloglyphy is a form of sculpture, whereas xylography is engraving in wood.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Work produced by this means.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • The artist's most popular xyloglyphy was his "Laughing Buddha" series of carvings.
  • The company produced household xyloglyphy, including shrines and other kinds of carvings in Chinese traditional style.

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From xylo- + Ancient Greek γλυφή (gluphḗ, “carving”) + -y.