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Marmor

marble

noun MAR-mor Rare

Origin: from Latin marmor

Usage Note

Marmor is the prized stone of classical sculpture, prized for its translucency. It is masculine; Carrara-Marmor names the famous Italian variety used by Michelangelo.

Examples

"Der Bildhauer bevorzugte weißen Marmor."

Natural Translation

The sculptor preferred white marble.

Literal Translation

The sculptor preferred white marble.

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