Meanings
nounanaglypta (countable and uncountable, plural anaglyptas)
plural anaglyptas
- countableuncountableA thick, embossed wallpaper.
Oppressive anaglyptas, sickly floral designs or ugly woodchip paper made us long for smooth painted walls that would not detract attention from our furniture or paintings.
2002, Abigail Trow, Surface: Textures, Finishes and Materials for Stylish Interiors, page 61
Origin
- Ancient Greekἀναγλύφω“to carve in relief”
- Englishanaglypta
From Ancient Greek ἀναγλύφω (anaglúphō, “to carve in relief”). It was originally a brand name, was invented in 1877.
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anaglypta. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anaglypta
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “anaglypta,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anaglypta.
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