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Mosaic Tile

/moʊˈzeɪ.ɪk taɪl/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A tile made of small pieces of colored glass, stone, or other materials arranged to create a decorative pattern or image.

    "The bathroom was beautifully adorned with a mosaic tile design depicting a serene ocean scene."
  2. 2

    A decorative surface made by setting small pieces of material into a base.

    "The floor featured a stunning mosaic tile that added character to the entire room."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'mosaic' originates from the Latin 'mosaicus', meaning 'of the Muses', referring to the art of creating images with small pieces of colored glass, stone, or other materials. The word 'tile' comes from the Old French 'tuile', which itself is derived from the Latin 'tegula', meaning 'roof tile'. The combination reflects a historical evolution in decorative arts from ancient times to modern usage.

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