pyrography

English

Etymology

From pyro- +‎ -graphy.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɒɡɹəfi

Noun

pyrography (usually uncountable, plural pyrographies)

  1. The freehanded art of decorating wood, leather or other materials with burn marks (resulting in surface burned designs) from the controlled application of a heated object or tool such as a poker.
  2. A decoration or design so produced.

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