word
tesserae
TESS-er-eye
ˈtɛsəraɪListen
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Syllable breakdown
tesserae
Dictionary meaning
Small blocks of stone, glass, or ceramic used to create a mosaic.
History and origin
Latin tessera.
Examples
- Blue tesserae gave the mosaic sea its shimmering depth.
Common mispronunciations
TESS-er-ee
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