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Anaglypta

Pronunciation: /ˌanəˈglɪptə/

Definition of Anaglypta

noun

[mass noun] trademark
  • a type of thick embossed wallpaper, designed to be painted over: being a natural material, Anaglypta expands on pasting [count noun]:unlike the other Anaglyptas, they have a flat paper backing

Origin:

late 19th century: from Latin anaglypta 'work in low relief'

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