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Circa 1684
First Known Use of parquet
circa 1684
noun
par·quet
\ˈpär-ˌkā, pär-ˈkā\
Definition of parquet
Origin and Etymology of parquet
French, from Middle French, small enclosure, from parc park
First Known Use: 1814
PARQUET Defined for English Language Learners
parquet
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noun
Definition of parquet for English Language Learners
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: a surface (such as a floor) made of small pieces of wood that fit together to form a pattern
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