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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

tesserae

/tɛˈsɛəriːz/ noun · British & US
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What does tesserae mean?

noun

Small square tiles, especially those used in mosaics. In literature, a tessera is a small piece of a larger work, such as a poem or a story, that is used to create a new work.

Example

"The artist used tesserae to create a stunning mosaic on the church floor."

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