A small tessera.

plural of tessella

(geometry) A tessellation of the plane by a convex regular polygon.

(geometry) A tessellation of the plane by two or more different convex regular polygons.

(transitive) To cover with tiles or stones, as a mosaic; to tile.

(uncountable) The property or fact of tessellating. / (countable) A tiling pattern with no gaps; the result of tessellating an area or plane. / (less common) polygon tessellation.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of tessellate

present participle of tessellate

Covered with tiles (pieces that are similarly shaped)

simple past tense and past participle of tessellate