Xylograph

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈzaɪ.ləʊ.ɡɹɑːf/, /ˈzaɪ.lÉ™.ɡɹɑːf/
• US IPA: /ˈzaɪ.loÊŠ.ɡɹɑːf/, /ˈzaɪ.lÉ™.ɡɹɑːf/

Origin

Back-formation from xylography, corresponding to xylo- ("wood") + -graph.

Full definition of xylograph

Noun

1. An engraving in wood, especially one used for printing.
2. A print taken from an engraving in wood.

Synonyms

• (engraving in wood) woodcut

Verb

1. (transitive) To make a print from an engraving in wood.

Related terms

• xylographer
• xylographic
• xylographical
• xylography