Xylography

[zai'lɒgrәfi]

Definition

(n.) The art of engraving on wood.

(n.) The art of making prints from the natural grain of wood.

(n.) A method pf printing in colors upon wood for purposes of house decoration.

Checker: Lyman

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Wood-engraving.

Editor: Rae

Definition

n. the art of engraving on wood.—ns. Xyl′ograph an impression or print from a wood block: an impression of the grain of wood for surface decoration; Xylog′rapher.—adjs. Xylograph′ic -al.

Editor: Martin