smalto

/ˈsmɔltoʊ/
noun
  1. A piece of colored glass or enamel used in mosaic art.
    • She sorted the smalto by shade before starting the intricate floor design.
    • Ancient Roman smalto pieces still retain their brilliant colors after centuries.
    • The mosaic artist carefully placed each smalto to form the image of a peacock.
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