Coade stone
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Coade stone
Named after Eleanor Coade, late 18th-century English manufacturer
Example Sentences
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Carved from Coade stone, the sculpture is thought to have been made in 1802 and depicts the Roman Naiade, Sabrina, in a grotto which was originally decorated with shells, coral and gems.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2023
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