abaciscus

UK
/ˌæbəˈsɪskəs/
US
/ˌæbəˈsɪskəs/

Translations

abaciscusnoun
abacisci
pl
UK
/ˌæbəˈsɪskəs/
US
/ˌæbəˈsɪskəs/
The abaciscus was a small decorative tile used in ancient mosaics.
Абациск был маленькой декоративной плиткой, использовавшейся в древних мозаиках.
Additional translations
мозаичный элемент
мозаичный кубик
abaciscusadjective
UK
/ˌæb.əˈsɪs.kəs/
US
/ˌæb.əˈsɪs.kəs/
Used attributively; rarely gradable.

Definitions

abaciscusnoun
A small tile or tessera used in mosaic work.
The artist carefully placed each abaciscus to create a stunning mosaic pattern on the floor.
A small abacus or square panel, especially one forming part of an architectural ornament.
The capitals were decorated with delicately carved abacisci supporting the architrave.
abaciscusadjective
Relating to or characteristic of an abaciscus or mosaic tile.
The foyer featured an abaciscus design in shades of blue and gold.