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stucco

|stuc/co|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈstʌkoʊ/

🇬🇧

/ˈstʌkəʊ/

decorative plaster

Etymology
Etymology Information

'stucco' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'stucco', where 'stucco' meant 'plaster'.

Historical Evolution

'stucco' changed from the Italian word 'stucco' and eventually became the modern English word 'stucco'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'plaster', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a fine plaster used for coating wall surfaces or molding into architectural decorations.

The walls of the villa were covered in stucco.

Synonyms

Verb 1

to coat or decorate with stucco.

They decided to stucco the exterior of the house.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/02/19 09:52