scagliola

noun, often attributive

sca·glio·la | \ skal-ˈyō-lə

, -ˈyȯ-\

Definition of scagliola

: an imitation marble used for floors, columns, and ornamental interior work

Examples of scagliola in a Sentence

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The cocktail table has a 19th-century Italian scagliola top, the walls are in a Gancedo cotton, and the 17th-century paintings depict Philip IV (left) and Charles II of Spain. — Whitney Robinson, ELLE Decor, "A Maximalist Dream Home Comes to Life In Seville," 5 Sep. 2018

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