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nounEtymology Latin [Term?]
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Art, Arts Historical A form of pietra dura, popular in the ancient and medieval western world, in which materials are cut and inlaid into walls and floors to create images or patterns.
noun
Etymology Latin [Term?]
Art, Arts Historical A form of pietra dura, popular in the ancient and medieval western world, in which materials are cut and inlaid into walls and floors to create images or patterns.
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