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terrazzo

Pronunciation: /tɛˈratsəʊ/

Definition of terrazzo

noun

[mass noun]
  • flooring material consisting of chips of marble or granite set in concrete and polished to give a smooth surface: the floor was finished in red and tan terrazzo [as modifier]:a terrazzo floor

Origin:

early 20th century: Italian, literally 'terrace', based on Latin terra 'earth'

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