xy|log|ra|phy

xy|log|ra|phy
xy|log|ra|phy «zy LOG ruh fee», noun.
the art of engraving on wood, or of making prints from such engravings: »

The forthcoming edition of the New Testament, illustrated with all the powers of modern xylography (Saturday Review).

[< French xylographie < Greek xýlon wood + French -graphie -graphy]

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