mezzograph en · NOUN
Etymology
Originally a trade name used for postcards by Valentine Co. Ltd. of Scotland; from mezzotint + -graph.
Meanings
- (historical) A multicolored picture having the colors printed via photolithography and then overprinted in black or blue collotype for the outlines.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| metzograph | alternative | lexicographic | |
| mezzographs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |