ΧΡΥΣΟΓΡΑΦΙΑ, χρυσογραφια
CHRYSOGRAPHIA, chrysographia
Sounds Like: khry-so-gra-FEE-ah
Translations: gold writing, chrysography, writing in gold, a gold inscription
From the root: ΧΡΥΣΟΓΡΑΦΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This is a compound noun referring to the art or practice of writing or illuminating with gold. It describes text or images created using gold, often found in ancient manuscripts or inscriptions. It can be used to describe the technique itself or the resulting golden text.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Instances
Aristeas
- Aristeas’ Letter to Philocrates — 1:176
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