calligraphy

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An example of calligraphy

[edit] Etymology

From Ancient Greek καλλιγραφία (kalligrafía), pretty writing), from κάλλος (kallos), beauty) + γράφω (gráphō), to draw).

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  • enPR: kə-lĭg'rə-fi, IPA: /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/, SAMPA: /k@"lIgr@fi/

[edit] Noun

Singular
calligraphy

Plural
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calligraphy (uncountable)

  1. The art of writing letters and words with decorative strokes.
  2. The letters and words so produced, collectively.

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