to|reu|tic

to|reu|tic
to|reu|tic «tuh ROO tihk», adjective.
of or having to do with the ancient art of working in metal or ivory, including embossing, chasing, and working in relief.
[< Greek toreutikós < toreúein, variant of torneúein to work in relief, chase < tórnos a carpenter's tool or lathe]

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