adjective
- made of or relating to murra, a hard stone or mineral (possibly fluorspar) used in ancient times to make vessels and ornaments
Usage: archaic; historical
Examples
- The Roman emperor prized his collection of murrine vases.
- Murrine vessels were considered luxury items in ancient Rome.
- Pliny the Elder wrote extensively about murrine cups and their value.
- The wealthy merchant displayed murrine bowls in his home.
- Murrine stone was imported at great expense for the imperial court.