bejmat
nounEtymology Borrowed from Moroccan Arabic بجمات (bejmāt).
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Ceramics, Chemistry, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A traditional Moroccan hand-molded clay tile, typically unglazed and rectangular, used for flooring and outdoor paving.
- Unlike the glazed zellige, bejmat is often left in its natural earthy state to provide a slip-resistant surface for patios and kitchens.2026, Zellige Backsplash, Guide to Moroccan Materials:
- Related terms
- zellige, Fez