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sgraffito

noun sgraf·fi·to \ zgra-ˈfē-(ˌ)tō , skra- \

Definition of sgraffito

plural sgraffiti play \zgra-ˈfē-(ˌ)tē, skra-\
1 : decoration by cutting away parts of a surface layer (as of plaster or clay) to expose a different colored ground — compare graffito
2 : something (such as traditional Pennsylvania Dutch pottery) decorated with sgraffito

Origin and Etymology of sgraffito

Italian, from past participle of sgraffire to scratch, produce sgraffito

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