tessera
noun
one of the small pieces used in mosaic work.
tesserae
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pluralof tessera.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile EnVision would pick several tesserae to carefully study from on high.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 17, 2021
This mosaic structure, combining tesserae of research with narrative episodes, perfectly reflects the moment.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 24, 2020
You assemble those little tiles, the tesserae, from as many interviews as possible, and create the image of a biblical scene or portrait of a saint, proceeding in chronological order.
From New York Times ● Dec. 3, 2019
The action scene at the center is surrounded by tesserae fashioned as decorative braiding.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2016
The number of kids signing up for tesserae soars, but they often don’t receive their grain.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
