anaglyph en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈæn.əˌɡlɪf/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἀναγλυφή (anagluphḗ, “work in low relief”); from ανα- (ana-, “up”) + γλῠ́φειν (glŭ́phein, “carve out”). By surface analysis, ana- + glyph.
Meanings
- A decorative ornament worked in low relief or bas relief, such as a piece of cameo jewelry.
- A matched pair of images designed to produce a three-dimensional effect when viewed using spectacles that have usually one red and one bluish-green lens, corresponding to the colors of the pairs of images.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| anaglyphs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (8)
pl anaglif (decorative ornament) · pt anaglifo (matched pair of images designed to produce a three-dimensional effect) · de Anaglyphenbild (matched pair of images designed to produce a three-dimensional effect) · pl anaglif (matched pair of images designed to produce a three-dimensional effect) · es anaglifo (matched pair of images designed to produce a three-dimensional effect) · it anaglifo (matched pair of images designed to produce a three-dimensional effect) · fr anaglyphe (matched pair of images designed to produce a three-dimensional effect) · de Anaglyphe (matched pair of images designed to produce a three-dimensional effect)