n. [ F. mosaïque; cf. Pr. mozaic, musec, Sp. & Pg. mosaico, It. mosaico, musaico, LGr. &unr_;, &unr_;, L. musivum; all fr. Gr. &unr_; belonging to the Muses. See Muse the goddess. ]
aerial mosaic
mosaic map and
mosaic virus
a. Of or pertaining to the style of work called mosaic; formed by uniting pieces of different colors; variegated; tessellated; also, composed of various materials or ingredients. [ 1913 Webster ]
A very beautiful mosaic pavement. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
Florentine mosaic.
Mosaic gold.
Mosaic work.
prop. a. [ From
a. Mosaic (in either sense). “A mosaical floor.” Sir P. Sidney. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In the manner of a mosaic. [ 1913 Webster ]