 intaglio |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (printing) a printing process that uses an etched or engraved plate; the plate is smeared with ink and wiped clean, then the ink left in the recesses makes the print | |
| Synonyms: | gravure intaglio_printing | |
| Related terms: | printing photogravure | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (fine art) glyptic art consisting of a sunken or depressed engraving or carving on a stone or gem (as opposed to cameo) | |
| Synonyms: | diaglyph | |
| Related terms: | glyptic_art | |
