noun

mosaic

mosaic

The church has a beautiful mosaic floor.

The church has a beautiful mosaic floor.

The city is a mosaic of different cultures.

The city is a mosaic of different cultures.

((a mosaic)) a piece of art made from small pieces. The church has a beautiful mosaic floor.

((a mosaic of sth.)) a combination of diverse elements. The city is a mosaic of different cultures.

Synonyms: patchwork, collage, montage

From Greek 'Mouseion' (shrine of the Muses), as such art was considered inspired by the Muses.

Related to 'museum' and 'music'. Imagine a piece of art in a museum made of many small tiles.

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