Mosaic

[mə(ʊ)'zeɪɪk]

[mə(ʊ)'zeɪɪk] or [mo'zeɪk]

Definition

(noun.) art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass.

(noun.) arrangement of aerial photographs forming a composite picture.

(noun.) transducer formed by the light-sensitive surface on a television camera tube.

(noun.) a pattern resembling a mosaic.

(noun.) a freeware browser.

(noun.) viral disease in solanaceous plants (tomatoes, potatoes, tobacco) resulting in mottling and often shriveling of the leaves.

(adj.) of or relating to Moses or the laws and writings attributed to him; 'Mosaic Law' .

Edited by Emily--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A surface decoration made by inlaying in patterns small pieces of variously colored glass, stone, or other material; -- called also mosaic work.

(n.) A picture or design made in mosaic; an article decorated in mosaic.

(a.) Of or pertaining to the style of work called mosaic; formed by uniting pieces of different colors; variegated; tessellated; also, composed of various materials or ingredients.

(a.) Of or pertaining to Moses, the leader of the Israelites, or established through his agency; as, the Mosaic law, rites, or institutions.

Checked by Ida

Synonyms and Synonymous

a. [1]. Inlaid, tessellated.[2]. Of Moses.

Edited by Jason

Definition

adj. pertaining to Moses the great Jewish lawgiver.—n. Mō′saism.—Mosaic Law the law of the Jews given by Moses at Mount Sinai.

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