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porphyry
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porphyry
noun
/ˈpɔːrfəri/
porous
Porpoise
Meaning
A hard igneous rock containing crystals, often used for decorative or building purposes.
Example Sentences
The ancient Romans used
porphyry
to make columns and statues.
Synonyms
rock, stone, mineral, igneous rock, granite
Antonyms
soil, sand
Collocations
porphyry column, porphyry statue, porphyry quarry, red porphyry
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