parquetry

[ pahr-ki-tree ]
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noun
  1. mosaic work of wood used for floors, wainscoting, etc.; marquetry.

Origin of parquetry

1
From the French word parqueterie, dating back to 1835–45. See parquet, -ery

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British Dictionary definitions for parquetry

parquetry

/ (ˈpɑːkɪtrɪ) /


noun
  1. a geometric pattern of inlaid pieces of wood, often of different kinds, esp as used to cover a floor or to ornament furniture: Compare marquetry

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