Photogravure Definition & Meaning

photogravure
noun
  1. printing from an intaglio plate prepared by photographic methods
  2. an intaglio print produced by gravure
  3. using photography to produce a plate for printing

"Photogravure" in song lyrics

See how photogravure is used in real songs:

  • "la mort de napoleon photogravure"
    AOL — AOL
  • "gebbie photogravure"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "photogravure"

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