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Definition of Intaglio
1. Noun. 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.
Exact synonyms: Gravure, Intaglio Printing
Generic synonyms: Printing, Printing Process
Specialized synonyms: Photogravure
Generic synonyms: Printing, Printing Process
Specialized synonyms: Photogravure
2. Noun. Glyptic art consisting of a sunken or depressed engraving or carving on a stone or gem (as opposed to cameo).
Definition of Intaglio
1. n. A cutting or engraving; a figure cut into something, as a gem, so as to make a design depressed below the surface of the material; hence, anything so carved or impressed, as a gem, matrix, etc.; -- opposed to cameo. Also used adjectively.
Definition of Intaglio
1. Noun. A design or piece of art which is engraved or etched into something. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Intaglio
1. an incised or sunken design [n -GLIOS or -GLI] / to engrave in intaglio [v -ED, -ING, -S]
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