gabbro
|gab-bro|
C1
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/ˈɡæbroʊ/
🇬🇧
/ˈɡæbrəʊ/
dark, coarse-grained rock
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gabbro' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'gabbro', where it referred to a type of rock.
Historical Evolution
'gabbro' was adopted into English from the Italian word 'gabbro', maintaining its reference to the rock type.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant a type of rock, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/25 20:26