ni·el·lo
nē-ˈe-(ˌ)lō
plural nielli
nē-ˈe-(ˌ)lē
or niellos
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
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