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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

intarsia

/ɪnˈtɑːrziə/ noun · British & US
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What does intarsia mean?

noun

A decorative technique of inlaying small pieces of wood, shell, or other materials into a larger surface to create intricate designs or patterns. In textiles, intarsia refers to a knitting or weaving technique that creates intricate, multi-colored patterns by using multiple colors in a single row.

Example

"The artisan spent months perfecting the intricate intarsia design on the wooden chest."

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