noun
- a type of marble with a greenish or grayish color, often with white veining, used in sculpture and decorative work
Usage: also called cipollino marble; architectural and sculptural term
Examples
- The sculptor chose cipolin for its distinctive green tones and durability.
- Ancient Roman builders favored cipolin marble for columns and decorative panels.
- The museum's collection includes a cipolin bust from the Renaissance period.
- Cipolin was quarried extensively in Italy and used throughout Europe.
- The architect specified cipolin for the building's interior trim to add visual interest.