Etymology

anaglyptograph

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Today it means: An instrument for making accurate engravings of any embossed object, such as a medal. Full definition →

First used 1843Ancient Greek ἀνάγλυπτος
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἀνάγλυπτος“wrought in low relief”
  2. English todayanaglyptograph

From Ancient Greek ἀνάγλυπτος (anágluptos, “wrought in low relief”) (ultimately from γλύφω (glúphō)) + -graph.

Words from the same roots

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anaglyptography

First known use, by meaning

  • 1843 An instrument for making accurate engravings of any embossed object, such as a medal.

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