anaglyphy

noun

anag·​ly·​phy
əˈnagləfē,
ˈanəˌglifē
plural -es
1
: art of carving, chasing, or embossing in relief
2
: work done in relief

Word History

Etymology

anaglyph + -y

First Known Use

circa 1865, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of anaglyphy was circa 1865

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“Anaglyphy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anaglyphy. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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