parquetry

English

Versailles flooring tile

Etymology

parquet +‎ -ry

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈpɑɹkɪtɹi/

Noun

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.