coquina
- noun
- /koʊˈkiːnə/
- Specialized
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coquina
- Many coastal homes utilize coquina due to its availability and natural insulation properties.
- coquina stone
- coquina walls
Examples
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The building is made of coquina.
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The historic fort was constructed from blocks of coquina found nearby.
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Builders chose coquina for its ease of cutting and natural appearance.
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You can still see walls made of coquina in the old part of the city.
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Many coastal homes use coquina for their walls.
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The historic building was constructed with coquina, giving it a unique texture and appearance.
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The pathway was paved with crushed coquina shells, creating a beautiful and natural walkway.
Synonyms
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1.0
A hard natural rock used for building or a small piece of it
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3.2
A hard rock that forms from the remains of sea animals and shells
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A light colored stone with many small holes made by mineral springs used for floors and walls
A soft porous rock formed when spring water rich in calcium leaves mineral layers
A pale, compact stone or hard clay used for building in some regions
Surface Forms
Etymology
Coquina for the building stone comes from the same Spanish and Latin words for 'shell', such as concha, because the rock is made mostly of broken shells. That's why coquina means a 'stone of shells' and is a soft, shell-filled limestone used for building.