01 a. Made of, or faced with, marble.
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Made of, or faced with, marble.[Obs.]
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Made to resemble marble; veined or spotted like marble.
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Varied with irregular markings, or witch a confused blending of irregular spots and streaks.(Zool.)
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Having small flecks of fat interspered with the muscle; -- of cuts of meat, especially beef; as, a well-marbled steak. Such marbling improves the flavor of beef for most people.