niello
1ni·el·lo
noun \nē-ˈe-(ˌ)lō\ plural ni·el·li\-(ˌ)lē\ or niellos
Definition of NIELLO
1
: any of several black enamel-like alloys usually of sulfur with silver, copper, and lead
2
: the art or process of decorating metal with incised designs filled with niello
3
: a piece of metal or an object decorated with niello
Origin of NIELLO
Italian, from Medieval Latin nigellum, from neuter of Latin nigellus blackish, diminutive of niger black
First Known Use: 1816
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