maquette

(ma ket′)

noun

a small model of a planned sculpture, building, etc.

Origin: Fr < It macchietta, lit., little spot, dim. of macchia < L macula, a spot

See maquette in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A usually small model of an intended work, such as a sculpture or piece of architecture.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from Italian macchietta, sketch

Origin: , diminutive of macchia, spot

Origin: , from Latin macula

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