specular stone
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A type of transparent stone that was used in classical times for glazing, adding…A type of transparent stone (lapides speculares) that was used in classical times for glazing, adding sparkle to floor coverings, etc. Various modern authors have identified this stone as selenite, talc, or mica.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, historical, uncountable)A type of transparent stone (lapides speculares) that was used in classical times for glazing, adding sparkle to floor coverings, etc. Various modern authors have identified this stone as selenite, talc, or mica.
(countable, uncountable)Any transparent or translucent stone.
Forms
plural: specular stones| Singular | specular stone |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable