Cellocut

/ˈsɛloʊkʌt/ noun

A printing technique where an image is carved into a block of celluloid (a plastic material) to create prints.

From cello- (celluloid) + cut, modeled on linocut and woodcut. Emerged in the early-to-mid 20th century as an alternative to traditional printmaking materials.

📖 Full word page — etymology, 47 translations, audio 🔑 Get Free API Key — 50 lookups/day 📚 Read the Docs — integrate Word Orb