Where does “porphyry” come from?
Porphyry comes from Old French porfire, a stone prized in ancient times for its deep purple color and use in decorative arts.
porphyry (English): a hard igneous rock consisting of large crystals...
Definitions
- a hard igneous rock consisting of large crystals...
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