'anaglyph' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anaglyphos,' where 'ana-' meant 'up' or 'again' and 'glyphein' meant 'to carve.'

'anaglyph' changed from the Late Latin word 'anaglyphus' and eventually became the modern English word 'anaglyph.'

Initially, it meant 'a carved or embossed ornament,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a stereoscopic image created by superimposing two images.'