# menqach

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A specialized, heavy, dual-headed hammer or chisel used by Moroccan artisans (Maâlems) in Fez to hand-cut and bevel the edges of zellige tiles.
2. The primary tool used in the traditional production process to create intricate geometric shapes for Moroccan mosaics.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Moroccan Arabic منقاش (manqāš), from the root ن ق ش (n q š, “to engrave, carve”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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