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stuc⋅co

[stuhk-oh] noun, plural -coes, -cos, verb, -coed, -co⋅ing.
–noun
1. an exterior finish for masonry or frame walls, usually composed of cement, sand, and hydrated lime mixed with water and laid on wet.
2. any of various fine plasters for decorative work, moldings, etc.
3. any of various finishes made with cement, plaster, or mortar, as albarium.
4. a wall, facing, molding, or other work made of such materials.
–verb (used with object)
5. to cover or ornament with stucco.

Origin:
1590–1600; < It < Langobardic; cf. OHG stucki crust, piece (G Stück)
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stuc·co   (stŭk'ō)   
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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