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1. (n.) niello
a black metallic substance, consisting of silver, copper, lead, and sulfur, with which an incised design or ground is filled to create an ornamental effect on metal.
2. niello
ornamental work so created.
3. (v.t.) niello
to decorate with niello.
Etymology: (1810–20; < It)
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1. (noun) niello
a metallic alloy of a deep black color
2. (noun) niello
the art, process, or method of decorating metal with incised designs filled with the black alloy
3. (noun) niello
a piece of metal, or any other object, so decorated
4. (noun) niello
an impression on paper taken from an ancient incised decoration or metal plate
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