stuc·co  (st ŭk ō)
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n. pl. stuc·coes or stuc·cos 1. A durable finish for exterior walls, usually composed of cement, sand, and lime, and applied while wet. 2. A fine plaster for interior wall ornamentation, such as moldings. 3. A plaster or cement finish for interior walls. 4. Stuccowork. tr.v. stuc·coed, stuc·co·ing, stuc·coes or stuc·cos To finish or decorate with stucco.
[Italian, of Germanic origin.] |
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