Parquetry \Par"quet*ry\, n. [F. parqueterie, fr. parquet inlaid flooring, fr. parquet, dim. of parc an inclosure. See {Park}.] A species of joinery or cabinet-work consisting of an inlay of geometric or other patterns, generally of different colors, -- used especially for floors.
parquetry n : a patterned wood inlay used to cover a floor [syn: {parqueterie}]