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porphyry

noun (porphyry, no plural)

«porphyry» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Porphyry is a hard rock, usually dark red or purple with small spots, used to build fine palaces and to carve statues. tree →

In the lessons

in old tales, a splendid staircase, castle or floor made of this stone

Examples

He climbed a huge staircase made of porphyry. tree →
The castle was built out of porphyry with a golden roof. tree →
The statue stood on a base of polished porphyry. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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