anaglypton

noun

ana·​glyp·​ton
ˌanəˈglipˌtän,
-tən
plural -s

Word History

Etymology

Greek, neuter of anaglyptos

First Known Use

circa 1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anaglypton was circa 1906

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“Anaglypton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anaglypton. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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