gravure

noun

Meaning

A type of intaglio printing process, in which an image is engraved onto a rotating copper cylinder.
A style of Japanese softcore; glamour photography.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

photogravure(English)heliogravure(English)line engraving(English)engraver(English)toreutics(English)chalypsography(English)mill(English)cradle(English)rotogravure(English)intaglio(English)idols(English)idol(English)

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Sources

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