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mural

mural

noun adjective moo-RAHL Rare

Origin: From Latin muralis, from murus (wall).

Usage Note

Mural as a noun means a large wall painting or artwork. As an adjective it means 'of or relating to a wall,' as in pintura mural. The word is used both for ancient frescoes and contemporary street art. The plural is murales.

Examples

"El mural del artista cubre toda la fachada."

Natural Translation

The artist's mural covers the entire facade.

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