The word marble originates from the ancient Greek word marmaros, which translates literally to shining stone or gleaming stone, reflecting how polished crystalline limestone catches and reflects sunlight. Over centuries, the term evolved through Latin into Old French before entering English. The small spherical toys became known as marbles because they were originally carved from scraps of real marble stone or alabaster before manufacturers transitioned to mass-producing them from clay, glass, and steel.
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