anaglyptograph

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀνάγλυπτος (anágluptos, “wrought in low relief”) (ultimately from γλύφω (glúphō)) + -graph.

Noun

anaglyptograph (plural not attested)

  1. An instrument for making accurate engravings of any embossed object, such as a medal. [1843]

References

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