stucco
noun
stuc·co
ˈstə-(ˌ)kō 
plural stuccos or stuccoes
1
a
: a fine plaster used in decoration and ornamentation (as of interior walls)
b
: a material usually made of Portland cement, sand, and a small percentage of lime and applied in a plastic state to form a hard covering for exterior walls
2
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As for where to stay, the St. Francis Inn dates back to 1791, and its rooms and suites have a Spain–meets–Key West vibe: Think stucco walls, bright shutters, wood floors, and antique beds.
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Katherine Lagrave, AFAR Media, 10 Dec. 2024
Photograph: Eero The Eero Outdoor 7 comes with fixings and instructional videos for installation onto stucco, vinyl, wood, or fiber cement walls.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 23 Oct. 2024
The gated stucco manor, dubbed Hastings House, was built years before in 1932 with seven bedrooms and over five bathrooms.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2024
The new space will take inspiration from Mayan culture with intricate stucco glyph tiles, woven grass textiles and hemp tassel chandeliers.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, The Denver Post, 20 Dec. 2024
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Katherine Lagrave, AFAR Media, 10 Dec. 2024
Photograph: Eero The Eero Outdoor 7 comes with fixings and instructional videos for installation onto stucco, vinyl, wood, or fiber cement walls.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 23 Oct. 2024
The gated stucco manor, dubbed Hastings House, was built years before in 1932 with seven bedrooms and over five bathrooms.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2024
The new space will take inspiration from Mayan culture with intricate stucco glyph tiles, woven grass textiles and hemp tassel chandeliers.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, The Denver Post, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Stucco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stucco. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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