marble
nounmasculine/mɐɾˈmɔɾɨ/medium
mar·mó·re
Definition
A compact, crystalline metamorphic rock, often used in sculpture and construction due to its polishability.
The sculpture was made from white Carrara marble.
The entrance floor is made of marble.
Common collocations
white marblemarble statuemarble floorpolished marble
Etymology
Do latim 'marmor, marmoris'.