niello

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Definitions of niello word

noun plural niello a black metallic substance, consisting of silver, copper, lead, and sulfur, with which an incised design or ground is filled to produce an ornamental effect on metal. 1
noun plural niello ornamental work so produced. 1
noun plural niello a specimen of such work. 1
noun plural niello a print on paper made from an incised metal plate before the application of niello and associated especially with 15th-century Italy. 1
verb with object niello to decorate by means of niello; treat with niello or by the niello process. 1
noun niello A black compound of sulfur with silver, lead, or copper, used for filling in engraved designs in silver or other metals. 1

before 1810

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1810-20; < Italian < Latin nigellus blackish, diminutive of niger black

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