opus sectile

noun

opus sec·​ti·​le

-ˈsektəlē

plural opera sectilia

-ˌsekˈtilēə

: stone inlay or tiling using pieces cut to follow the outline of the design

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, literally, cut work

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