Relating to the art of engraving or carving designs on gemstones and seals, often with finger-like details.
From Greek 'daktylos' (finger), 'glyphē' (carving), and '-ic' (relating to). Ancient term for the craft of seal and gemstone engraving.
Ancient Romans used finger rings with engraved seals as signatures—the word 'dactylioglyphtic' preserves the Greek word 'daktylos' (finger) because these carved rings were worn on fingers.
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