PARQUETRIES

Noun

parquetries

plural of parquetry

Source: Wiktionary


PARQUETRY

Par"quet*ry, n. Etym: [F. parqueterie, fr. parquet inlaid flooring, fr. parquet, dim. of parc an inclosure. See Park.]

Definition: A species of joinery or cabinet-work consisting of an inlay of geometric or other patterns, generally of different colors, -- used especially for floors.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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