Metamorphic rock created by the recrystallization of calcite and/or dolomite.

A metamorphic rock composed largely of calcite. The metamorphic equivalent of limestone.

1590s (implied in marbled), "to give (something) the appearance of marble," from marble (n.). Related: Marbling.

late 14c., "of marble," from marble (n.). Meaning "mottled like marble" is mid-15c. Marble cake is attested from 1864.

type of stone much used in sculpture, monuments, etc., early 14c., by dissimilation from marbra (mid-12c.), from Old French marbre (which itself underwent dissimilation of 2nd -r- to -l- in 14c.; marb [..]

Metamorphic rock formed from altered limestone that has changed through heat or pressure. Marble can describe a mineral environment where specific minerals are found. Some forms of marble are polished [..]

Marble [N] [S]as a mineral, consists of carbonate of lime, its texture varying from the highly crystalline to the compact. In Esther 1:6 there are four Hebrew words which are rendered marble:, Shesh, [..]

type of metamorphic rock.

metamorphic rock made of recrystallized calcite or dolomite. Limestone marble is white. Marbles like those played with on street corners were once made of marble; the common method of shooting one is called fulking

paint or stain like marble; "marble paper" a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material a small ball of glass tha [..]

a hard kind of stone that is used in important buildings, Marble is also carved into statues and beautiful ornaments. The same word also means one of the round glass balls used in the games of marbles

 metamorphic rock formed by alteration of limestone or dolomite.

 hard-hearted.

as a mineral, consists of carbonate of lime, its texture varying from the highly crystalline to the compact. In Esther 1:6 there are four Hebrew words which are rendered marble:, (1.) Shesh, "pil [..]

The Hebrew shesh, the generic term for marble, may probably be taken to mean almost any shining stone. The so-called marble of Solomon's architectural works may thus have been limestone. There ca [..]

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To dream of a marble quarry, denotes that you life will be a financial success, but that your social surroundings will be devoid of affection. To dream of polishing marble, you will come into a pleasing inheritance. To see it broken, you will fall into disfavor among your associates by defying all moral codes.   

To smoothly whirl one food into another.

To swirl food together

(n) a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material(n) a small ball of glass that is used in various games(n) a sculpture carved from marble(v [..]

A metamorphic rock of made of calcium carbonate. Marble forms from limestone

From the Capitol Building to the Taj Mahal, marble has always been a symbol for good tastes. Used by artists and builders since classical times, marble is known for its beautiful colors, bands and clouds. These beautiful markings are so highly prized that for hundreds of years, artists have attempted to mimic the veining and luster of real marble u [..]

A metamorphic rock possessing a distinctive crystalline texture. Marble is composed principally of the carbonate minerals calcite and dolomite, singly or in combination. Marbles are typically softer t [..]

a metamorphosed limestone composed of pure calcite.

a natural stone product quarried from the earth. It gets a distinctive shine from the polishing process it goes through.  Available in multiple finishes and a wide variety of colors.

loosely applied to any hard limestone that can be sawn into thin slabs and will take a good polish so that it is suitable for decorative work; more strictly, it refers to metamorphosed limestones whos [..]

metamorphosed (or recrystallized) limestone formed by extremes of heat and pressure, commonly occurs in highly colourful, variegated forms.

Metamorphosed limestone.

A nonfoliated metamorphic rock resulting from the metamorphism of limestone, composed mostly of calcite (a crystalline form of calcium carbonate, CaCO3

pearl MEAT WAGON

n. "marble, the stone (also as adj.)," s.v. marble sb. OED. KEY: marble@n marble@n#adj

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A metamorphic rock often possessing veins or shadings from minerals of various kinds; as general term, any rock that will polish, including dense lime stones.

Marble is a metamorphic rock formed chiefly from the recrystallization of the sedimentary carbonates of calcium and magnesium.

A limestone of high quality, it ranges from granular to compact in texture and is capable of taking high polish. Marble is used especially in architecture and sculpture, and Carrara marble, a pure whi [..]

A type of stone traditionally used in sculpture and architecture. A metamorphic rock (metamorphosed calcite or dolomite), finely grained, dense, with a nondirectional structure, capable of taking a hi [..]

hard, crystalline form of calcium carbonate (hard limestone) capable of taking a high polish: often white yet can also be various colours: has been used for sculpture since ancient times

(uncountable) A rock of crystalline limestone. * '''1751''',(librettist), ''Jephtha (Handel)|Jephtha'': *: Open thy marble jaws, O tomb / And hide me, earth, in thy dark womb. (countable) A smal [..]

(transitive)In this manner, you may marble, or cloud, your wood, as pleases you. To Marble upon Wood. Take the whites of eggs, and beat them up until you can write or draw therewith ; then with a pe [..]