MOSAIC

mosaic. Mosaic, n. a variegated work with pebbles, &c.

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Mo‐sa″ic (?), n. [[F. mosaïque; cf. Pr. mozaic, musec, Sp. & Pg. mosaico, It. mosaico, musaico, LGr. �, �, L. musivum; all fr. Gr. � belonging to the Muses. See Muse the goddess.]] 1. 1. (Fine Arts) A surface decoration made by inlaying in patterns small pieces of variously colored glass, stone, or other material; — called also mosaic work.
2. 2. A picture or design made in mosaic; an article decorated in mosaic.