mosaic
see also: Mosaic
Pronunciation Noun
Mosaic
Adjective
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see also: Mosaic
Pronunciation Noun
mosaic
- A piece of artwork created by placing colored squares (usually tiles) in a pattern so as to create a picture.
- (genetics) An individual composed of two or more cell lines of different genetic or chromosomal constitution, but from the same zygote.
- (plant disease) Any of several viral diseases that cause mosaic-like patterns to appear on leaves.
- A composite picture made from overlapping photographs.
mosaic (not comparable)
- (of an individual) Containing cells of varying genetic constitution.
- alphamosaic
- mosaicism
- mosaicist
- photomosaic
Mosaic
Adjective
- Pertaining to Moses, or the writings and traditions attributed to him. [from 17th c.]
- 1791, Thomas Paine, Rights of Man:
- The Mosaic account of the creation, whether taken as divine authority, or merely historical, is full to this point, the unity or equality of man.
- 1791, Thomas Paine, Rights of Man:
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