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ré·seau or re·seau  audio  (r-z, r-) KEY 

NOUN:
pl. ré·seaus or ré·seaux  (-zz, -z) KEY 
  1. A net or mesh foundation for lace.
  2. Astronomy A reference grid of fine lines forming uniform squares on a photographic plate or print, used to aid in measurement.
  3. A mosaic screen of fine lines of three colors, used in color photography.

ETYMOLOGY:
French, from Old French reseuil, diminutive of raiz, net, from Latin rte


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