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mosaic
WIKTIONARY
mosaic
Noun
  • A piece of artwork created by placing colored squares (usually tiles) in a pattern so as to create a picture.
  • An individual composed of two or more cell lines of different genetic or chromosomal constitution, but from the same zygote. genetics
  • Any of several viral diseases that cause mosaic-like patterns to appear on leaves. phytopathology
  • A composite picture made from overlapping photographs.
Adjective
  • Containing cells of varying genetic constitution. of an individual
Mosaic
Adjective
  • Of or relating to Moses or to the Torah (the Five Books of Moses); especially, relating to the laws given in the Torah.