parquetry, parqueterie
(noun) a patterned wood inlay used to cover a floor
Source: WordNet® 3.1
parquetry (usually uncountable, plural parquetries)
The technique of applying wooden tiles or veneers to create a decorative geometrical pattern on floors, furniture etc.
The new ballroom floor is a marvellous example of parquetry.
Source: Wiktionary
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
26 February 2025
(adjective) marked by strong resentment or cynicism; “an acrimonious dispute”; “bitter about the divorce”
Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain Coffea species. When coffee berries turn from green to bright red – indicating ripeness – they are picked, processed, and dried. Dried coffee seeds are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor.
