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Meaning of xyloglyphy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. The art of carving in wood.
    uncountable
  2. Work produced by this means.
    uncountable

Examples

“Xyloglyphy is a form of sculpture, whereas xylography is engraving in wood.”
“The artist's most popular xyloglyphy was his "Laughing Buddha" series of carvings.”
“The company produced household xyloglyphy, including shrines and other kinds of carvings in Chinese traditional style.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

xylogranatin Xylograph xylographer xylographica xylographist Xylography

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