Definitions for niello

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niello ni·el·lo

Spelling: [nee-el-oh]

IPA: /niˈɛl oʊ/

Niello is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 74 anagrams from letters in niello (eillno).

Definitions for niello

noun

1. a black metallic substance, consisting of silver, copper, lead, and sulfur, with which an incised design or ground is filled to produce an ornamental effect on metal.
2. ornamental work so produced.
3. a specimen of such work.
4. a print on paper made from an incised metal plate before the application of niello and associated especially with 15th-century Italy.

verb (used with object)

1. to decorate by means of niello; treat with niello or by the niello process.

Origin of niello

1810-20; Italian Latin nigellus blackish, diminutive of niger black

Examples for niello

For niello, and printing, a transverse cut was substituted for the blow.

The ground between the ornament has been cut down, probably for the insertion of niello or enamel colours.

Francia, originally a goldsmith, is well known to have been peculiarly skilled in executing larger compositions in niello.

Both sides of the hoop and each bezel are engraved with interlaced designs inlaid with niello.

He was brought up to the hereditary profession of goldsmith and was early distinguished for his work in niello.

The interior of the ears and the lip of the cup have been gilt, and in the nostrils is niello.

It was of silver, but very beautifully engraved and adorned in Russian niello.

While making a niello, the artist naturally wished to see how the work was progressing and if any alterations were required.

A design thus filled with enamel was called a niello, a derivative of the word nigellum (the most black).

Plain engraving, niello, russet work, golden inlay and beaten ornament are common methods of enrichment.