niello
(ni-el-lo)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. 1 a black compound of sulphur and silver or lead or copper used to incise a design on a metal surface; 2 a specimen of such work
Example Sentence
The Egyptians are credited with originating niello decoration.
Synonyms
black metallic substance; black compound; sulphur and silver compound
Antonyms
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