Meaning of the word intarsia in English

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intarsia

US /ɪnˈtɑːr.si.ə/

UK /ɪnˈtɑː.si.ə/

a form of wood inlay, especially that produced in Italy in the 15th and 16th centuries

Example:

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The church altar was decorated with elaborate intarsia panels.

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The artisan specialized in creating intricate intarsia designs for furniture.

Synonym:

inlay marquetry parquetry