parqueterie

/pɑrˈkɛtəri/
noun
  1. Decorative inlaid woodwork, especially flooring made of small pieces of wood arranged in patterns.
    • She admired the intricate parqueterie in the library, with its geometric star patterns.
    • The palace's parqueterie was crafted by master artisans over several years.
    • Restoring the antique parqueterie required matching the original wood species.
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