Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun intaglio
2 senses of intaglio
Sense 1
intaglio printing, intaglio, gravure -- (a printing process that uses an etched or engraved plate; the plate is smeared with ink and wiped clean, then the ink left in the recesses makes the print)
=> printing, printing process -- (reproduction by applying ink to paper as for publication)
Sense 2
intaglio, diaglyph -- (glyptic art consisting of a sunken or depressed engraving or carving on a stone or gem (as opposed to cameo))
=> glyptic art, glyptography -- (carvings or engravings (especially on precious stones))