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What is "marmorean"

The Collaborative International Dictionary
Marmorean

Marmoreal \Mar*mo"re*al\ (m[aum]r*m[=o]"r[-e]*al), Marmorean \Mar*mo"re*an\ (m[aum]r*m[=o]"r[-e]*an), a. [L. marmoreus, fr. marmor marble: cf. F. marmor['e]en. See Marble.] Pertaining to, or resembling, marble; made of marble.

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marmorean

a. (context obsolete English) marmoreal.

WordNet
marmorean

  1. adj. resembling marble in smoothness; "skin of marmoreal smoothness" [syn: marmoreal]

  2. like marble in hardness [syn: marmoreal]

Usage examples of "marmorean".

Scott sat like a marmorean and gently smiling Buddha, the disputed paper safely clutched in his hand, and when he could be heard, spoke mildly.

But, seeing that the tower vestibule was unguarded by any of the creatures of Malygris, they were emboldened to go on and climb the marmorean stairs to the apartments above.