Mosaic Definition

Mosaic
adj

1. Relating to Moses, the biblical prophet and lawgiver, or to the laws attributed to him. See also Pentateuch.

Example: Mosaic law

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mosaic
noun

1a. A design or piece of work formed by fitting together lots of small pieces of coloured stone, glass, etc;


Example: mosaic floor
2. The process of making a mosaic.
3. Anything that resembles a mosaic or is pieced together in a similar way.
4. bot.
A viral disease affecting the potato or tobacco plant, etc in which the leaf becomes mottled.
Form: mosaic disease (also)

Derivative: mosaicist
noun

Someone who is skilled in mosaic work.

Etymology: 15c: from French mosaïque.