anaglyptograph

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noun

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

OriginAncient Greek ἀνάγλυπτος →
First used 1843Scrabble 26
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Meanings

nounanaglyptograph (plural not attested)
  1. no pluralAn instrument for making accurate engravings of any embossed object, such as a medal.First known use 1843

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekἀνάγλυπτος“wrought in low relief”
  2. Englishanaglyptograph

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

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APA

anaglyptograph. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anaglyptograph

MLA

“anaglyptograph.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anaglyptograph. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “anaglyptograph,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anaglyptograph.

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