Definitions for scagliola

scagliola scagl·io·la

Spelling: [skal-yoh-luh]
IPA: /skælˈyoʊ lə/

Scagliola is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 282 anagrams from letters in scagliola (aacgillos).

Definitions for scagliola

noun

  1. plasterwork imitating marble, granite, or the like.

Origin of scagliola

1575-85; Italian, equivalent to scagli(a) a chip (Gothic skalja tile; cognate with shell) + -ola diminutive suffix

Examples for scagliola

The walls are of scagliola, and the ceiling is supported by a succession of white marble pillars.

In the interior of this temple is a large black sarcophagus, resting on pedestals of scagliola marble.

The sides of the library are adorned by scagliola pilasters and arched recesses, which contain the books.

Word Value for scagliola
Scrable

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Words with friends

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