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travertine

Pronunciation: /ˈtravətɪn/

Definition of travertine

noun

[mass noun]
  • white or light-coloured calcareous rock deposited from mineral springs, used in building: they are built of travertine covered with stucco [as modifier]:a beautiful carved seat in travertine marble

Origin:

late 18th century: from Italian travertino, tivertino, from Latin tiburtinus 'of Tibur' (now Tivoli, a district near Rome)

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