Parquetry

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Parquetry \Par"quet*ry\, n. [F. parqueterie, fr. parquet inlaid
     flooring, fr. parquet, dim. of parc an inclosure. See
     {Park}.]
     A species of joinery or cabinet-work consisting of an inlay
     of geometric or other patterns, generally of different
     colors, -- used especially for floors.


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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  parquetry
       n : a patterned wood inlay used to cover a floor [syn: {parqueterie}]