EPISODE · Sep 8, 2009 · 1 MIN

marmoreal

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for September 8, 2009 is: marmoreal • \marh-MOR-ee-ul\ • adjective : of, relating to, or suggestive of marble or a marble statue especially in coldness or aloofness Examples: Mary sat silently in the corner of the room, her face expressing nothing but marmoreal calm. Did you know? Most marble-related words in English were chiseled from the Latin noun "marmor," meaning "marble." "Marmor" gave our language the word "marble" itself in the 12th century. It is also the parent of "marmoreal," which has been used in English since the mid-1600s. "Marbleize," another "marmor" descendant, came later, making its print debut around 1859. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Sep 8, 2009

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

Ready to play

marmoreal

0:00 1:53

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

French Your Way Jessica: Native French teacher founder of French Your Way Boost your French listening skills and test your comprehension with this one of a kind series of podcasts. Get the chance to listen to a real conversation between native speakers talking at normal speed AND customise your learning experience through carefully designed sets of questions (2 levels of difficulty) available for download at www.frenchvoicespodcast.com. All interviews also come with the transcript. French teacher Jessica interviews native speakers of French from around the world who share a bit of their life and passion. Where else would you meet in one same place a French yoga teacher based in Melbourne, a soap manufacturer from Provence, or a couple cycling around the world?

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day?

This episode is 1 minute long.

When was this Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day episode published?

This episode was published on September 8, 2009.

Can I download this Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!