SINCE 1828
niello
noun
ni·el·lo
| \ nē-ˈe-(ˌ)lō
\
\
plural nielli\ nē-ˈe-(ˌ)lē
\
or niellos
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or niellos
Definition of niello
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
niello
verb
nielloed;
nielloing;
niellos
Definition of niello (Entry 2 of 2)
: to inlay or ornament with niello
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