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pyrography Definition

py·rog·ra·phy (pī räg′rə fē)

noun

  1. the art or process of burning designs on wood or leather by the use of heated tools
  2. a design so made

Etymology: pyro- + -graphy

pyrography Related Forms
py·rog′·ra·pher noun py′·ro·graph′ic (pī′rō graf′ik) adjective
pyrography Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • Celtic: Typical gifts include quality wooden boxes to any size, plaques and clocks decorated with locally-inspired or Celtic pyrography and painting.