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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