parquetry

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English

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Versailles flooring tile

Etymology

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From parquet +‎ -ry.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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parquetry (usually uncountable, plural parquetries)

  1. 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.