"lumachel" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lumachels [plural]
Etymology: Italian lumachella Etymology templates: {{der|en|it|lumachella}} Italian lumachella Head templates: {{en-noun}} lumachel (plural lumachels)
  1. (geology) A grey form of limestone that contains fossil shells, and reflects a fiery play of colours Categories (topical): Geology, Rocks Synonyms: fire marble, lumachella Derived forms: lumachellic
    Sense id: en-lumachel-en-noun-klvTYi-5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

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