MARMOREAN

marmorean, marmoreal

(adjective) of or relating to or characteristic of marble

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

marmorean (comparative more marmorean, superlative most marmorean)

(obsolete) marmoreal.

Source: Wiktionary


Mar*mo"re*al, Mar*mo"re*an, a. Etym: [L. marmoreus, fr. marmor marble: cf. F. marmoréen. See Marble.]

Definition: Pertaining to, or resembling, marble; made of marble.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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