Kata bahasa Indonesia
English word
CIDE DICTIONARY
niello, n. [It. niello, LL. nigellum a black of blackish enamel, fr. L. nigellus, dim. of niger black. See Negro, and cf. Anneal.].
- A metallic alloy of a deep black color. [1913 Webster]
- The art, process, or method of decorating metal with incised designs filled with the black alloy. [1913 Webster]
- A piece of metal, or any other object, so decorated. [1913 Webster]
- An impression on paper taken from an ancient incised decoration or metal plate. [1913 Webster]
- An impression on paper taken from the engraved or incised surface before the niello alloy has been inlaid. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
niello, n. (pl. nielli or -os)
1 a black composition of sulphur with silver, lead, or copper, for filling engraved lines in silver or other metal.
2 a such ornamental work. b an object decorated with this.
1 a black composition of sulphur with silver, lead, or copper, for filling engraved lines in silver or other metal.
2 a such ornamental work. b an object decorated with this.
Derivative
nielloed adj.
Etymology
It. f. L nigellus dimin. of niger black