Meaning
An impression (in wax, clay, &c.) of a seal or medal.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
From Ancient Greek ἔκτυπος (éktupos, “worked in relief”), from ἐκ- (ek-) + τύπος (túpos).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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