intarsia


in·tar·sia

noun \in-ˈtär-sē-ə\

Definition of INTARSIA

1
: a mosaic usually of wood fitted into a support; also : the art or process of making such a mosaic
2
: a colored design knitted on both sides of a fabric

Origin of INTARSIA

German, modification of Italian intarsio
First Known Use: 1867

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