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Obelisk :: Obelisk (n.) An upright, four-sided pillar, gradually tapering as it rises, and terminating in a pyramid called pyramidion. It is ordinarily monolithic. Egyptian obelisks are commonly covered with hieroglyphic writing from top to bottom..

Anaglyphical :: Anaglyphical (a.) Pertaining to the art of chasing or embossing in relief; anaglyptic; -- opposed to diaglyptic or sunk work.

Hieroglyphically :: Hieroglyphically (adv.) In hieroglyphics.

Opisthoglypha :: Opisthoglypha (n. pl.) A division of serpents which have some of the posterior maxillary teeth grooved for fangs.

Siphonoglyphe :: Siphonoglyphe (n.) A gonidium.

Gutta :: Gutta (n.) One of a series of ornaments, in the form of a frustum of a cone, attached to the lower part of the triglyphs, and also to the lower faces of the mutules, in the Doric order; -- called also campana, and drop..

Metoche :: Metoche (n.) The space between two triglyphs.

Photoglyphy :: Photoglyphy (n.) Photoglyphic engraving. See under Photoglyphic.

Solenoglyph :: Solenoglyph (a.) Pertaining to the Selenoglypha. See Ophidia.

Diaglyphtic :: Diaglyphtic (a.) Represented or formed by depressions in the general surface; as, diaglyphic sculpture or engraving; -- opposed to anaglyphic..

Solenoglypha :: Solenoglypha (n. pl.) A suborder of serpents including those which have tubular erectile fangs, as the viper and rattlesnake. See Fang..

Hemiglyph :: Hemiglyph (n.) The half channel or groove in the edge of the triglyph in the Doric order.

Phytoglyphic :: Phytoglyphic (a.) Relating to phytoglyphy.

Petro- :: Petro- () A combining form from Gr. / a rock, / a stone; as, petrology, petroglyphic..

Hieroglyphical :: Hieroglyphical (a.) Resembling hieroglyphics; not decipherable.

Triglyph :: Triglyph (n.) An ornament in the frieze of the Doric order, repeated at equal intervals. Each triglyph consists of a rectangular tablet, slightly projecting, and divided nearly to the top by two parallel and perpendicular gutters, or channels, called glyphs, into three parts, or spaces, called femora. A half channel, or glyph, is also cut upon each of the perpendicular edges of the tablet. See Illust. of Entablature..

Diaglyph :: Diaglyph (n.) An intaglio.

Typography :: Typography (n.) The act or art of expressing by means of types or symbols; emblematical or hieroglyphic representation.

Letterwood :: Letterwood (n.) The beautiful and highly elastic wood of a tree of the genus Brosimum (B. Aubletii), found in Guiana; -- so called from black spots in it which bear some resemblance to hieroglyphics; also called snakewood, and leopardwood. It is much used for bows and for walking sticks..

Photoglyphic :: Photoglyphic (a.) Pertaining to the art of engraving by the action of light.

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