word
travertine
TRAV-er-teen
ˈtrævərtiːnListen
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Syllable breakdown
travertine
Dictionary meaning
A form of limestone deposited by mineral springs, especially hot springs, used widely as a building material.
History and origin
Italian — 'travertino', from 'lapis tiburtinus' (Tibur stone).
Common mispronunciations
trav-er-TEENTRAV-er-tine
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