Definition of glyph

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Glyph (n.) A sunken channel or groove, usually vertical. See Triglyph..

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Galvanoglyphy :: Galvanoglyphy (n.) Same as Glyphography.
Glyphic :: Glyphic (a.) Of or pertaining to sculpture or carving of any sort, esp. to glyphs..
Diaglyphtic :: Diaglyphtic (a.) Represented or formed by depressions in the general surface; as, diaglyphic sculpture or engraving; -- opposed to anaglyphic..
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..
Metope :: Metope (n.) The space between two triglyphs of the Doric frieze, which, among the ancients, was often adorned with carved work. See Illust. of Entablature..
Photoglyphic :: Photoglyphic (a.) Pertaining to the art of engraving by the action of light.
Frieze :: Frieze (n.) That part of the entablature of an order which is between the architrave and cornice. It is a flat member or face, either uniform or broken by triglyphs, and often enriched with figures and other ornaments of sculpture..
Lithoglyph :: Lithoglyph (n.) An engraving on a gem.
Petroglyphic :: Petroglyphic (a.) Of or pertaining to petroglyphy.
Hieroglyphic :: Hieroglyphic (a.) Alt. of Hieroglyphica.
Glyphographic :: Glyphographic (a.) Of or pertaining to glyphography.
Glyphograph :: Glyphograph (n.) A plate made by glyphography, or an impression taken from such a plate..
Diaglyph :: Diaglyph (n.) An intaglio.
Hieroglyph :: Hieroglyph (a.) Alt. of Hieroglyphi.
Glyphography :: Glyphography (n.) A process similar to etching, in which, by means of voltaic electricity, a raised copy of a drawing is made, so that it can be used to print from..
Anaglyphic :: Anaglyphic (a.) Alt. of Anaglyphica.
Dactylioglyph :: Dactylioglyph (n.) The inscription of the engraver's name on a finger ring or gem.
Photoglyptic :: Photoglyptic (a.) Same as Photoglyphic.
Triglyphical :: Triglyphical (a.) Containing three sets of characters or sculptures.
Metoche :: Metoche (n.) The space between two triglyphs.
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