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单词 cipolin
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Definition of cipolin in English:

cipolin

noun ˈsɪpəlɪn
mass noun
  • An Italian marble with veins of talc, mica, or quartz, showing alternating white and green streaks.

    云母大理石

    as modifier hand-painted cipolin marble plates
    Example sentencesExamples
    • These terraces were separated from the rest of the cavea by a green cipolin balustrade.
    • The peristyle is bordered by a double gallery with 60 granite and cipolin columns.
    • The stairway is lined with cipolin marble.
    • It has three naves with a double row of ancient cipolin marble columns.
    • Housing the collection are three cipolin marble-tile pavilions.

Origin

Late 18th century: from French, from Italian cipollino, from cipolla 'onion' (because its structure, having thin veins of other minerals, resembles onion skin).

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