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marmoreal

[ mahr-mawr-ee-uhl ]

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adjective

marmoreal

/ mɑːˈmɔːrɪəl /

1790–1800; < Latin marmore ( us ) made of marble ( marble, -eous ) + -al ¹

C18: from Latin marmoreus, from marmor marble

His prophetic assurance cast a fresh shade of apprehension over her marmoreal brow.

He was the creator of that opulent type of female beauty with marmoreal neck and bosom uberous so characteristic of Venetian art.

In no land habitation had Mr. Prohack seen so many, or such marmoreal, or such luxurious bathrooms.

The marmoreal and academic work seemed wonderfully warm and original in that room at Bycars.

Gods, whom Art ever must avow, Ruled the marmoreal sky's demesne.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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