mosaic
see also: Mosaic
Pronunciation
  • (British) IPA: /məʊˈzeɪɪk/
  • (America) IPA: /moʊˈzeɪɪk/
Noun

mosaic

  1. A piece of artwork created by placing colored squares (usually tiles) in a pattern so as to create a picture.
  2. (genetics) An individual composed of two or more cell lines of different genetic or chromosomal constitution, but from the same zygote.
  3. (plant disease) Any of several viral diseases that cause mosaic-like patterns to appear on leaves.
  4. A composite picture made from overlapping photographs.
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mosaic (not comparable)

  1. (of an individual) Containing cells of varying genetic constitution.
Related terms
Mosaic
Adjective
  1. 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.
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