scagliola

[ skal-yoh-luh ]

noun

1. plasterwork imitating marble, granite, or the like.

scagliola

/ skælˈjəʊlə /

noun

1. imitation marble made of glued gypsum with a polished surface of coloured stone or marble dust

Other Words From

• scagl·iolist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of scagliola¹

1575–85; < Italian, equivalent to scagli ( a ) a chip (< Gothic skalja tile; cognate with shell ) + -ola diminutive suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of scagliola¹

C16: from Italian, diminutive of scaglia chip of marble, of Germanic origin; related to shale , scale ²

Example Sentences

The sides of the library are adorned by Scagliola pilasters and arched recesses, which contain the books.

From Project Gutenberg

In the interior of this temple is a large black sarcophagus, resting on pedestals of Scagliola marble.

From Project Gutenberg

The walls are of Scagliola, and the ceiling is supported by a succession of white marble pillars.

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