polyvitro

polyvitro
 n.— «The 35-foot-tall piece, composed of a kind of molded plastic, is titled “Glowing Gemstone Polyvitro Chandelier” (2000).» —“Glass Exhibition Offers Much to Admire” by Kyle MacMillan Omaha World-Herald (Neb.) Mar. 5, 2000. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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