noun
Meaning 1
An ornamental stone for vases, etc. described by Pliny, most probably fluorspar; it was first brought to Rome by Pompey, 61 B.C.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, historical, uncountable
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