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parquet

par·quet [ paar káy ]


noun  (plural par·quets)
Definition:
 
1. decorative wooden flooring: flooring consisting of blocks of wood laid in a decorative pattern

2. U.S. 
Same as  orchestra (sense 4)




transitive verb  (past and past participle par·queted, present participle par·quet·ing, 3rd person present singular par·quets)
Definition:
 
cover floor with parquet: to cover a floor in parquet

[Early 19th century. < French, literally "small enclosed space" < parc (see park)]
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