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marble noun

  /ˈmɑɹ.bəl/ , /ˈmɑː.bəl/
  • (uncountable, petrology) A metamorphic rock of crystalline limestone. [from 12th c.]
 mármol
  • (uncountable, games) A small ball used in games, originally of marble but now usually of glass or ceramic. [from 17th c.]
 canica, bolincha, bolita, balita, bola, bola de cristal

marbled adjective

  • Composed of marble; having a marble exterior.
  • Resembling marble.
 jaspeado, marmolado, marmoleado

marble verb

  /ˈmɑɹ.bəl/ , /ˈmɑː.bəl/
  • (intransitive) To get or have the streaked or swirled appearance of certain types of marble, for example due to the incomplete mixing of viscous ingredients, or the uneven application of paint or other colorants.
 jaspear
marbled white
medioluto norteña
marbled duck
cerceta pardilla
marbled polecat
turón búlgaro
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