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xyloglyphy

noun
xy·​log·​ly·​phy | \ zīˈlägləfē, ˈzīləˌglifē\
plural -es

Definition of xyloglyphy

: artistic wood carving

First Known Use of xyloglyphy

1816, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for xyloglyphy

xyl- + Greek glyphē carving, carved work + English -y

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