NIELLO


Meaning of NIELLO in English

I. -e(ˌ)lō noun

( plural niel·li -_lē ; or niellos )

Etymology: Italian, from Medieval Latin nigellum, from neuter of Latin nigellus blackish, dark, diminutive of niger black

1. : any of several metallic alloys of sulfur with silver, copper or lead having a deep black color

2. : the art, process, or method of decorating metal with incised designs filled with niello ; also : work of this kind

3. : an object decorated with niello

4. : an impression on paper taken from the engraved or incised surface before niello has been inlaid

II. transitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

: to inlay or ornament with niello

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