| 释义 |
ni·el·lo
I. \-e(ˌ)lō\ noun
(plural niel·li \-_lē\ ; or niellos)
Etymology: Italian, from Medieval Latin nigellum, from neuter of Latin nigellus blackish, dark, diminutive of niger black
1. : any of several metallic alloys of sulfur with silver, copper or lead having a deep black color
2. : the art, process, or method of decorating metal with incised designs filled with niello; also : work of this kind
3. : an object decorated with niello
4. : an impression on paper taken from the engraved or incised surface before niello has been inlaid
II. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
: to inlay or ornament with niello |