[f. LITHO- + Gr. γλύφειν to carve.] An incision or engraving on stone; an incised or engraved stone; also, the art of engraving on precious stones.
1842. Francis, Dict. Arts, Lithoglyph, the art of engraving on precious stones.
1862. Burton, Bk. Hunter, 3. If there be any remains of sculpture on the stone, it becomes a lythoglyph or a hieroglyph.