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lumachel
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lumachel, n. [F. lumachelle, It. lumachella, fr. lamachella a little snail, dim. of lumaca a snail, fr. L. limax, -acis.].
A grayish brown limestone, containing fossil shells, which reflect a beautiful play of colors. It is also called fire marble , from its fiery reflections. [1913 Webster]
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