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Definition of: marquetry
(mär′kə·trē) noun
Inlaid work of wood often interspersed with stones, ivory, etc., especially as used in the decoration of furniture. Also mar′que·te·rie. [<MF marqueterie <marqueter variegate, inlay <marque a mark1, ult. <Gmc.]
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