Anaglypta

(ˌænəˈɡlɪptə)

(Building) trademark a type of thick embossed wallpaper

[C19: from Greek anagluptos; see anaglyph]

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Translations

Anaglypta®

n → Prägetapete f

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The patterned carpet is the stand out feature in this room, flanked by white anaglypta wallpaper and wrought iron wall lights.

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He abandoned the challenges before 'sewing on a button' and there was no way my mum was letting him 'hang a picture' on her new Anaglypta. "How was it?", I asked on his return home.

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But he's like Anaglypta wallpaper - you just don't see him!

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