parquetry

English

Versailles flooring tile

Etymology

parquet +‎ -ry

Pronunciation

(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈpɑɹkɪtɹi/

Noun

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.

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