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Carrara

Carrara

7.7
Fine white or light grey marble from Italy used for sculpture and building
  • noun
  • /kəˈrɑːrə/
translation icon : mármol de Carrara
  • The artists love to use Carrara marble for their sculptures because of its brilliant white color.

Examples

  • When visiting Italy, don't miss the opportunity to see the beautiful Carrara marble quarries.

  • Many ancient buildings are made from Carrara marble, showcasing its durability and beauty.

  • Luna or Carrara marble for this temple.

Synonyms

marble
vsCarrara
68 3.5

A hard stone with coloured lines often polished for floors and statues

is a specific white or light grey variety quarried near an Italian city

Surface Forms

Carrara singular
Carraras plural

Etymology

Carrara for the marble comes from the Italian city of the same name, because the stone is quarried there. That's why Carrara now means a fine white or light-grey marble used for sculpture and buildings.