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marquetry.

A decorative technique in which veneers of wood, ivory, metal etc. are inlaid into a wooden surface to form intricate designs.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈmɑːkɪtɹi/UK
  1. A decorative technique in which veneers of wood, ivory, metal etc. are inlaid into a wooden surface to form intricate designs.

    uncountable
    strawen marquetry
  2. An example of this work.

    countable
Where this word comes from

From Middle French marqueterie.

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