dactyliography

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δάκτυλος (dáktulos, “finger”) +‎ -graphy.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˌdæktɪlɪˈɒɡɹəfi/

Noun

dactyliography (uncountable)

1. (dated) The art of gem engraving.

References

• “dactyliography”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.