breccia

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a rudaceous rock consisting of sharp fragments embedded in clay or sand

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian breccia, from French brèche, from Middle French breche, from Old French breche, from Vulgar Latin *breca, of Germanic origin, from Frankish *breka.

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