opus latericium

noun

opus la·​te·​ri·​ci·​um
-ˌlatəˈrikēəm,
-ishē-
variants or opus lateritium
-ˌlatəˈritēəm,
-ishē-
plural opera latericia or opera lateritia
-ēə
: masonry of bricks or tiles of baked clay laid in mortar and much used in Greco-Roman building for the facing of walls in stone masonry

Word History

Etymology

Latin opus latericium, literally, work of brick

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

Dictionary Entries Near opus latericium

Cite this Entry

“Opus latericium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opus%20latericium. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!