photoengraving en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *bʰeh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *bʰéh₂os Proto-Hellenic *pʰáwos Ancient Greek φᾰ́ος (phắos) Ancient Greek φῶς (phôs) Ancient Greek φωτο- (phōto-)der. English photo- English engraving English photoengraving From photo- + engraving.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A process of transferring a photographic image onto a plate which is then etched and printed.
- (countable) A plate or reproduction made using this process.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| photoengravings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |