lithophane

noun lith·o·phane \ˈli-thə-ˌfān\

Definition of LITHOPHANE

: porcelain impressed with figures that are made distinct by transmitted light; also : an object of this material

probably from German Lithophan, from Greek lithos + German diaphan diaphanous

First Known Use: circa 1889

Next Word in the Dictionary: lithophilePrevious Word in the Dictionary: lithophagousAll Words Near: lithophane

What made you want to look up lithophane? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears