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opus incertum

noun

Etymology

From Latin opus (“work”) + incertus (“uncertain, irregular”).

Definitions

  1. An Ancient Roman construction technique, using irregular-shaped and randomly placed uncut…

    An Ancient Roman construction technique, using irregular-shaped and randomly placed uncut stones or fist-sized tuff blocks inserted in a core of opus caementicium (Roman concrete).

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