n. The technique of applying wooden tiles or veneers to create a decorative geometrical pattern on floors, furniture etc.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A species of joinery or cabinet-work consisting of an inlay of geometric or other patterns, generally of different colors, -- used especially for floors.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A mosaic of woodwork used for floors, wainscoting, and the like.
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n. a patterned wood inlay used to cover a floor
Word Usage
"Get a set of pattern blocks also called parquetry blocks."