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marble

nounmasculine/bɨɾ.ˈɫĩ.dɨ/low

ber·lin·de

Definition

A small ball of glass, stone, or clay, used in children's games.
The boy won a blue marble from his friend.
They played marbles in the schoolyard.
Common collocations
play marblesmarble collectionglass marble

Etymology

Possivelmente do francês 'bille' (bola) ou do inglês 'bowling'. A origem exata é incerta.

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