Intarsia
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A decorative form of Italian wood inlaying. countable, uncountable
"The steps of the raised temple in which the saint and the basilisk perform have a beautiful intarsia of foliage similar to that on the Giants' Staircase at the Doges' Palace."
- 2 A knitted design resembling a mosaic. countable, uncountable
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
More examples"The steps of the raised temple in which the saint and the basilisk perform have a beautiful intarsia of foliage similar to that on the Giants' Staircase at the Doges' Palace."
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian intarsio.