stucco
stucco Lexical Profile
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• noun
A fine plaster or cement used for coating exterior or interior walls, often applied wet and drying to a hard, durable finish.
"The traditional Mediterranean villa was characterized by its bright white stucco and terracotta roof tiles."
Decorative plasterwork used for architectural ornamentation, such as moldings, cornices, and relief sculptures.
"The ceiling of the Baroque church was adorned with intricate stucco featuring angels and elaborate floral motifs."
• verb
To coat, decorate, or finish a wall or surface with stucco.
"The construction crew will stucco the exterior of the house tomorrow to protect it from the coastal weather."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Italian 'stucco', deriving from a Germanic source such as Lombardic 'stukki' meaning 'crust' or 'piece', ultimately from Proto-Germanic 'stukkiją'.
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