latticework

 [lat-is-wurk]   Origin

lat·tice·work

   [lat-is-wurk]
noun
1.
work consisting of crossed strips usually arranged in a diagonal pattern of open spaces.
2.
a lattice.
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Origin:
1480–90; lattice + work
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Latticework is always a great word to know.
So is quincunx. Does it mean:
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
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latticework
late 15c., from lattice + work.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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