anaglyptaEtymologyFrom Ancient Greek ἀναγλύφω (anaglúphō, “to carve in relief”). It was originally a brand name, was invented in 1877.anaglypta means A thick, embossed wallpaper. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 90 out of 100.nounA thick, embossed wallpaper.“Oppressive anaglyptas, sickly floral designs or ugly woodchip paper made us long for smooth painted walls that would not detract attention from our furniture or paintings.”