"mosaicry" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /məʊˈzeɪ.ɪkɹi/
Etymology: From mosaic + -ry. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|mosaic|ry}} mosaic + -ry Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} mosaicry
  1. The art of making mosaics. Categories (topical): Crafts
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