der Muschelkalk
Translation
shell limestone, coquina
Examples
Die Fassade ist aus Muschelkalk gebaut.
The facade is built from shell limestone.
In der Region findet man viel Muschelkalk.
A lot of shell limestone is found in the region.
Grammar Patterns
to be built from ((sth.)) The facade is built from Muschelkalk.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kalkstein (limestone), Gestein (rock)
Etymology
A compound of 'Muschel' (mussel, shell) and 'Kalk' (lime, chalk). Literally 'shell lime'.
Memory Tips
Picture a limestone ('Kalk') wall embedded with many fossilized shells ('Muschel').