marqueterie

Variant of marquetry

marquetry definition

mar·que·try or marqueterie mar′·que·terie (mär′kə trē)

noun

decorative inlaid work of wood, ivory, metal, etc., used in furniture and flooring

Etymology: Fr marqueterie < marqueter, to spot, inlay < marque, a mark < OFr merc < ON merki < Gmc *marka, mark

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