anaglyptic
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a word derived from
anaglyph.
anaglyphnounan ornament sculptured or embossed in low relief, as a cameo.
Example Sentences
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And so I let my hammers hang, and let my chisels rust, For I cannot do an anaglyptic ceroplastic bust.”
From The Jingle Book by Oliver Herford
Pertaining to the art of chasing or embossing in relief; anaglyptic; Ð opposed to diaglyptic or sunk work.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Noah Webster
I really must Begin a Rhodian anaglyptic ceroplastic bust.
From The Jingle Book by Oliver Herford