pyrography noun. [pʌɪ'rɒgrǝfi] L17.
[from PYRO- + -GRAPHY.]
1. A description of firearms. Only in L17.

2. The art of decorating wood etc. by burning a design on the surface with a heated metallic point; poker-work. L19.

■ 'pyrograph verb trans. burn a design on by pyrography L19.

■ pyro'graphic adjective of or pertaining to pyrography E19.

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