Definition

A picture or pattern produced by arranging small, colored pieces of glass, stone, or other materials and setting them into mortar or adhesive. More broadly, anything composed of diverse elements that together form a unified whole.

Example Usage

The bathroom floor featured a beautiful blue and white mosaic inspired by Mediterranean tile work.

Origin

From Latin 'musivum,' from Greek 'mouseion' meaning belonging to the Muses, originally referring to work worthy of the Muses.

Fun Fact

Ancient Roman mosaics have survived for over 2,000 years, with some of the finest examples found in Pompeii and preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

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