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gravure definition

gra·vure (grə vyo̵or′, grāv′yər)

noun

    1. any process using intaglio printing plates
    2. such a plate or a print made by such a process
    1. photogravure
    2. rotogravure

Etymology: Fr < graver, to carve < Frank *graban, akin to grave,

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