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Noun: niello (niellos,nielli)  nee'e-low
  1. A black metallic alloy of sulphur with silver, copper, or lead, used to create designs on metal surfaces
    "The antique silver box was decorated with intricate niello work"

Derived forms: niellos, nielli

Encyclopedia: Niello