First Known Use: 1816
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1niello
noun ni·el·lo \nē-ˈe-(ˌ)lō\
plural ni·el·li \-(ˌ)lē\ or niellos
Definition of NIELLO
1
: any of several black enamel-like alloys usually of sulfur with silver, copper, and lead
2
: the art or process of decorating metal with incised designs filled with niello
3
: a piece of metal or an object decorated with niello
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Origin of NIELLO
Italian, from Medieval Latin nigellum, from neuter of Latin nigellus blackish, diminutive of niger black
2niello
verb
Definition of NIELLO
transitive verb
: to inlay or ornament with niello
First Known Use of NIELLO
1866
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