INTARSIA


Meaning of INTARSIA in English

ə̇n.ˈtärsēə noun

( -s )

Etymology: German, probably modification (influenced by Italian tarsia ) of Italian intarsio, from intarsiare to inlay, from in- in- (II) + tarsiare to inlay, from tarsia intarsia, from Arabic tarṣī'

1. : a mosaic usually of small pieces of wood which are inserted and glued into hollows of a wooden support that was popular in 15th century Italy for decoration featuring especially scrolls, arabesques, architectural scenes, and flowers

2. : the art or process of making such work

• in·tar·si·ate -ēˌāt, -ēə̇t adjective

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