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

'anaglyphē' was adopted into Late Latin as 'anaglypha,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anaglyphy.'

Initially, it meant 'carving in relief,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage, referring to low relief carving or embossing.