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ma⋅quette

[ma-ket, muh-]
–noun
a small model or study in three dimensions for either a sculptural or an architectural project.

Origin:
1900–05; < F < It macchietta, dim. of macchia a sketch, complex of lines < L macula mesh, spot
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ma·quette   (mā-kět')   
n.  A usually small model of an intended work, such as a sculpture or piece of architecture.

[French, from Italian macchietta, sketch, diminutive of macchia, spot, from Latin macula.]
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