intaglio

intaglio [in tal′yō΄, intäl′yō΄]

n.

pl. intaglios [It < intagliare, to cut in, engrave < in-, in + tagliare, to cut < LL taliare: see TAILOR]

1. a design or figure carved, incised, or engraved into a hard material so that it is below the surface

2. something, as a gem or stone, ornamented with such a design or figure: opposed to CAMEO

3. the art or process of making such designs or figures

4. a method of printing from a plate on which incised lines, which carry the ink, leave a raised impression

5. a die cut to produce a design in relief

vt.

intaglioed, intaglioing

to engrave, carve, etc. in intaglio