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ˈpɑːki,
ˈpɑːkeɪ/
n.
- flooring composed of wooden blocks arranged in a geometric pattern.
- N. Amer. the orchestra pit or ground floor of an auditorium.
Derivative
- parqueted adj.
- parquetry n.
Etymology
C17 (as v.): from Fr., lit. ‘small park’ (i.e. delineated area).