'Tessera' definitions:
Definition of 'tessera'
From: WordNet
noun
A small square tile of stone or glass used in making mosaics
Definition of 'Tessera'
From: GCIDE
- Tessera \Tes"se*ra\, n.; pl. Tesserae. [L., a square piece, a die. See Tessellar.] A small piece of marble, glass, earthenware, or the like, having a square, or nearly square, face, used by the ancients for mosaic, as for making pavements, for ornamenting walls, and like purposes; also, a similar piece of ivory, bone, wood, etc., used as a ticket of admission to theaters, or as a certificate for successful gladiators, and as a token for various other purposes. --Fairholt. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'tessera'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- badge,
- calligram,
- calling card,
- card,
- check,
- checker,
- checkerboard,
- checkerwork,
- chessboard,
- colors in patches,
- countermark,
- countersign,
- crazy-work,
- credentials,
- dog tag,
- harlequin,
- ID card,
- identification,
- identification badge,
- identification tag,
- initials,
- inlay,
- insert,
- insertion,
- inset,
- letter of introduction,
- marquetry,
- monogram,
- mosaic,
- open sesame,
- parquet,
- parquetry,
- password,
- patchwork,
- plaid,
- press card,
- secret grip,
- serial number,
- shibboleth,
- signature,
- tartan,
- tessellation,
- tesserae,
- token,
- variegated pattern,
- visiting card,
- watchword