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- [mahr-ki-tree]
- /ˈmɑr kɪ tri/
- /ˈmɑː.kɪ.tri/
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- [mahr-ki-tree]
- /ˈmɑr kɪ tri/
Definitions of marquetry word
- noun plural marquetry inlaid work of variously colored woods or other materials, especially in furniture. 1
- noun marquetry Inlaid work made from small pieces of variously colored wood or other materials, used chiefly for the decoration of furniture. 1
- noun marquetry inlaid woodwork 1
- noun marquetry a pattern of inlaid veneers of wood, brass, ivory, etc, fitted together to form a picture or design, used chiefly as ornamentation in furniture 0
- noun marquetry decorative inlaid work of wood, ivory, metal, etc., used in furniture and flooring 0
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Origin of marquetry
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < Middle French marqueterie inlaid work, equivalent to marquet(er) to speckle, spot, inlay (literally, make marks < Germanic; see mark1) + -erie -ery
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Parts of speech for Marquetry
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marquetry popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for marquetry
noun marquetry
- inlay — to decorate (an object) with layers of fine materials set in its surface: to inlay a chest with lighter wood.
- pattern — a distinctive style, model, or form: a new pattern of army helmet.
- design — When someone designs a garment, building, machine, or other object, they plan it and make a detailed drawing of it from which it can be built or made.
- veneer — a thin layer of wood or other material for facing or inlaying wood.
- woodwork — objects or parts made of wood.
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