cellocut

noun

cel·​lo·​cut

ˈselōˌkət,

-ləˌ-

plural -s

1

: an artist's print made from a plastic plate in which a design determined by the use of liquid plastics has been cut in relief

also : the plate from which such a print is made

2

: the art of making and printing from cellocuts

Word History

Etymology

cello entry 2 + cut

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