Spanish

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Etymology

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Inherited from Old Spanish aliox, borrowed from Arabic الْيَشْب (al-yašb, the jasper), of uncertain ultimate origin; however, known to be a doublet of jaspe (jasper).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /aˈljox/ [aˈljox]
  • Rhymes: -ox
  • Syllabification: a‧lioj

Noun

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alioj m (plural aliojes)

  1. (obsolete) marble (crystalline limestone)
    Synonym: mármol

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