Pār'quet-ry, n.

noun

n. [Fr. parqueterie, from parquet, French inlaid floor, flooring, parqueter, to make French flooring, parquet, diminutive of parc, an inclosure. See PARK.] A species of joinery or cabinet work, consisting of inlaid work in geometric or other patterns, generally of different colors, used especially for floors; marquetry. Fairholt.

Two square decorative designs are shown, with a floral motif above a geometric parquet pattern. — Parquetry.