Etymology

alto-relievo

Today it means: A form of sculpture in which carved figures or other objects protrude from the background. Full definition →

Italian altorilievo
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  1. Italianalto-
  2. Italianrilievo
  3. Italianaltorilievo
  4. English todayalto-relievo

Borrowed from Italian altorilievo (“high relief”).

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