Definition of Marquetry

1. Noun. Inlaid veneers are fitted together to form a design or picture that is then used to ornament furniture.

Exact synonyms: Marqueterie
Generic synonyms: Inlay

Definition of Marquetry

1. n. Inlaid work; work inlaid with pieces of wood, shells, ivory, and the like, of several colors.

Definition of Marquetry

1. [n -TRIES]

Medical Definition of Marquetry

1. Inlaid work; work inlaid with pieces of wood, shells, ivory, and the like, of several colours. Origin: F. Marqueterie, from marqueter to checker, inlay, fr. Marque mark, sign; of German origin. See Mark a sign. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Marquetry

marplots
Marquand
marque
marquee
marquees
marques
Marquesas Islands
Marquess
marquessate
marquessates
marquesses
marqueterie
marqueteries
marquetries
marquetry (current term)
marquetry (current term)
Marquette
marquis
Marquis' reagent
marquisate
marquisates
marquise
marquises
marquisette
marquisettes
Marquise de Maintenon
Marquise de Montespan
Marquise de Pompdour
Marquis de Lafayette
Marquis de Laplace

Other Resources:

Search for Marquetry on Dictionary.com!Search for Marquetry on Thesaurus.com!Search for Marquetry on Google!Search for Marquetry on Wikipedia!

Search