granite
nounmasculine/gɾɐˈnitu/medium
gra·ni·to
Definition
A very hard, granular, crystalline, igneous rock consisting mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar, used in building and for monuments.
The kitchen countertop is made of black granite.
The mountains in the region are formed of ancient granite.
Common collocations
polished granitegranite stonegranite countertopgrey granite
Etymology
Do italiano 'granito', de 'grano' (grão), pelo latim 'granum'.