Anaglypta
/ˌanəˈɡlɪptə
/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...
- Lincrusta is made of a linseed oil mixture and Anaglypta is made from cotton pulp.
- It would be hard to find a buyer who would lavish the same degree of attention on the Anaglypta.
- After its debut, Anaglypta was immediately recognized as a superior product by the decorating and finishing trade.
Origin
Late 19th century: from Latin anaglypta 'work in low relief'.