marbled
UK: ˈmɑː.bld | US: ˈmɑːr.bld
adj. having a streaked or patterned appearance resembling marble
adj. (of meat) interlaced with fat to produce a streaked appearance
vt. past tense of "marble" (to give a marbled appearance to something)
The word "marbled" derives from "marble," the metamorphic rock known for its swirling, veined patterns. The suffix "-ed" transforms the noun into an adjective, describing surfaces or materials that mimic marble's distinctive appearance. Historically, "marble" traces back to Latin "marmor," from Greek "mármaros" (shining stone). The concept of "marbling" expanded metaphorically to describe anything with similar streaking, such as paper, meat, or fabric.
The cathedral floor was beautifully marbled with veins of gold.
She preferred marbled steak for its tenderness and flavor.
The artist marbled the paper using inks and water.
The old book had marbled edges, a sign of craftsmanship.
His marbled notebook stood out among the plain covers.