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verd antique

verd antique

9.9
A dark green marble with streaks used for decoration
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : verd antique
  • I love the rich color of verd antique marble.

Examples

  • She chose verd antique for the fireplace to create a luxurious effect in the living room.

  • The columns in the grand hall were crafted from polished verd antique.

  • Architects often feature verd antique in their designs to add a touch of elegance.

  • The table was made of beautiful verd antique.

  • The elegant fireplace was made of verd antique, giving the room a luxurious and timeless feel.

  • The sculptor chose verd antique for the statue's base, highlighting its rich, dark green color and unique texture.

  • For the new design, the interior decorator selected verd antique to complement the gold accents in the room.

Synonyms

verde antique
vsverd antique
  • Specialized
9.9

A dark green marble with light lines used for decoration

is the same marble but stresses serpentine composition and mottled or streaked look

Surface Forms

verd antique singular
verd antiques plural

Morphology

verd + antique

The element 'verd' is not a common English word (it is a borrowing meaning 'green') while 'antique' denotes something old or valued; a learner who knows both could infer a green/old decorative object. However, the precise lexicalized meaning — a specific dark green serpentine marble used for decoration — is a specialized, language-specific term that is not fully predictable from the parts alone.

Etymology

Verd antique comes from old French and Italian words meaning 'ancient green', with verd 'green' and antique 'old'. It names a dark green decorative stone used in old buildings, so the phrase helps you remember it as a green marble from the past.