First Known Use: 1747
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scagliola
noun, sca·glio·la often attributive \skal-ˈyō-lə, -ˈyȯ-\
Definition of SCAGLIOLA
: an imitation marble used for floors, columns, and ornamental interior work
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Origin of SCAGLIOLA
Italian, literally, little chip
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