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Definition of xylopyrography

xylopyrography

/ˌzaɪloʊpaɪˈrɑːɡrəfi/
xy · lo · py · rog · ra · phy
Plural:xylopyrographies
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Adjective:xylopyrographic
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xylopyrography Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The art or technique of creating designs, pictures, or patterns on wood by burning the surface with a heated metallic tool.

Example

"For her final gallery exhibition, the artist used xylopyrography to scorch an intricate, photorealistic landscape onto a large slab of maple."

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• Rhymes for xylopyrography

• Nearby Words

xylophage
xylophilous
xylophone
xylopyrography
xylorimba
xylosma
xylotomist

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 19th century from the Greek roots 'xylon' (wood), 'pyr' (fire), and '-graphia' (writing or drawing).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xylopyrography. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xylopyrography
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