anaglyptograph

noun

ana·​glyp·​to·​graph

-ptəˌgraf

plural -s

: an instrument for the mechanical execution from any embossed object of an engraving giving the proper appearance of relief

anaglyptography

-ˌglipˈtägrəfē

noun

plural -es

Word History

Etymology

Greek anaglyptos + English -graph

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

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