MARMOREAN

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does marmorean mean? 

• MARMOREAN (adjective)
  The adjective MARMOREAN has 1 sense:

1. of or relating to or characteristic of marble

  Familiarity information: MARMOREAN used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• MARMOREAN (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to or characteristic of marble

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

marmoreal; marmorean

Pertainym:

marble (a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material)

Derivation:

marble (a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material)