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verd antique
noun verd an·tique \ˌvərd-ˌan-ˈtēk\
Definition of VERD ANTIQUE
: a green mottled or veined serpentine marble or calcareous serpentine much used for indoor decoration especially by the ancient Romans
Variants of VERD ANTIQUE
verd an·tique or verde an·tique \ˌvərd-ˌan-ˈtēk\
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Origin of VERD ANTIQUE
Italian verde antico, literally, ancient green
First Known Use: 1745
Rhymes with VERD ANTIQUE
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