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niello

Syllabification: (ni·el·lo)
Pronunciation: /nēˈelō/

Definition of niello

noun

  • a black compound of sulfur with silver, lead, or copper, used for filling in engraved designs in silver or other metals.
  • objects decorated with this.

Derivatives

nielloed

adjective

Origin:

early 19th century: from Italian, from Latin nigellus, diminutive of niger 'black'

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