verd antique

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/vɜːd/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(vûrd)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
verd′ antique′  (vûrd),USA pronunciation 
  1. a green, mottled or impure serpentine, sold as a marble and much used for decorative purposes.
  2. any of various similar green stones.
Also, verde′ antique′. 
  • Italian verde antico literally, antique green. See verdure, antique
  • French
  • 1735–45

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
verd antique / vɜːd/
  1. a dark green mottled impure variety of serpentine marble
  2. any of various similar marbles or stones
  3. another name for verdigris
Etymology: 18th Century: from French, from Italian verde antico ancient green

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