| 释义 |
in·tar·sia
\ə̇n.ˈtärsēə\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: German, probably modification (influenced by Italian tarsia) of Italian intarsio, from intarsiare to inlay, from in- in- (II) + tarsiare to inlay, from tarsia intarsia, from Arabic tarṣī'
1. : a mosaic usually of small pieces of wood which are inserted and glued into hollows of a wooden support that was popular in 15th century Italy for decoration featuring especially scrolls, arabesques, architectural scenes, and flowers
2. : the art or process of making such work
• in·tar·si·ate \-ēˌāt, -ēə̇t\ adjective |