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What is another word for Scagliola?

Pronunciation: [skˌaɡlɪˈə͡ʊlə] (IPA)

Scagliola refers to a type of plaster made to imitate marble used in decorative arts. Some synonyms for scagliola include faux marble, imitation marble, artificial marble, and plaster marble. The term "scagliola" comes from the Italian word for "chips," because scagliola is made by mixing together small chips of marble or stone with plaster or gypsum powder. It has been used in decorative art and architecture for centuries and can be found in buildings all around the world. Although scagliola is a specific material, these synonyms can be used interchangeably to describe any imitation of marble that is not made of the real thing.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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    Architectural Ornamentation, Decorative material, decorative plaster.

Usage examples for Scagliola

Mrs. Braefield evidently felt some pride as she led Kenelm through the handsome hall, paved with Malvern tiles and adorned with Scagliola columns, and into a drawing-room furnished with much taste and opening on a spacious flower-garden.
"Kenelm Chillingly, Book 5."
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
The productions of the rival photographer were distinguished by a pillar of variegated marble, or possibly Scagliola, on which the person portrayed leaned, bent, or propped himself in every phase of graceful discomfort.
"Collections and Recollections"
George William Erskine Russell
Shadows, too, high up the horizon, penetrate into the room, and strike across the variegated Scagliola floor, and upon a table in the centre, on which a silver tray is placed, with glasses of lemonade.
"The Italians"
Frances Elliot

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