niello
English
/niˈɛləʊ/, /niˈɛloʊ/
noun
Definitions
- (metallurgy) Any of various black metal alloys, made of sulphur with copper, silver or lead, used to create decorative designs on other metals.
- An impression on paper taken from the engraved or incised surface before the niello alloy has been inlaid.
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian niello derived from Latin nigellum, nigellus (blackish).
Origin
Latin
nigellus
Gloss
blackish