anaglypta

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English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀναγλύφω (anaglúphō, “to carve in relief”). It was originally a brand name, was invented in 1877.

Noun

anaglypta (countable and uncountable, plural anaglyptas)

  1. A thick, embossed wallpaper.
    • 2002, Abigail Trow, Surface: Textures, Finishes and Materials for Stylish Interiors, page 61:
      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.

Further reading

Latin

Adjective

anaglypta

  1. inflection of anaglyptus:
    1. nominative/vocative feminine singular
    2. nominative/accusative/vocative neuter plural

Adjective

anaglyptā

  1. ablative feminine singular of anaglyptus

References

  • “anaglypta”, in Harry Thurston Peck, editor (1898), Harper's Dictionary of Classical Antiquities, New York: Harper & Brothers
  • “anaglypta”, in William Smith et al., editor (1890), A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities, London: William Wayte. G. E. Marindin
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