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parquetry

[ pahr-ki-tree ]

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noun

parquetry

/ ˈpɑːkɪtrɪ /

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

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

We can easily see how these same patterns may be further utilized as designs for inlaid tiles, or parquetry floors.

Perhaps the most elaborate type of English parquetry chest is that named after the vanished Palace of Nonesuch.

Occasionally a chest is seen which is inlaid with coloured woods, or with 107 geometrical parquetry.

We entered a fine hall, its floor of beautiful parquetry muffled with silken rugs.

It may be of tile or laid in alternate strips of different colored woods, with a border of parquetry.

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