'Breccia' definitions:

Definition of 'breccia'

(from WordNet)
noun
A rudaceous rock consisting of sharp fragments embedded in clay or sand

Definition of 'Breccia'

From: GCIDE
  • Breccia \Brec"cia\, n. [It., breach, pebble, fragments of stone, fr. F. br[`e]che; of German origin. See Breach.] (Geol.) A rock composed of angular fragments either of the same mineral or of different minerals, etc., united by a cement, and commonly presenting a variety of colors. [1913 Webster]
  • Bone breccia, a breccia containing bones, usually fragmentary.
  • Coin breccia, a breccia containing coins. [1913 Webster]

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