Definition of "stucco" [stuc•co]

• A durable finish for exterior walls, usually composed of cement, sand, and lime, and applied while wet. (noun)
• A fine plaster for interior wall ornamentation, such as moldings. (noun)
• A plaster or cement finish for interior walls. (noun)
• Stuccowork. (noun)
• To finish or decorate with stucco. (verb-transitive)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "The drying and curing process for stucco is dependent on exposure of the surface to sunlight, ventilation and the relative humidity of the air."
• "You can put a dye in the stucco mix, BUT since the stucco is made in batches, it is going to be very difficult (impossible?) to get exactly the same color in each batch."
• "The good news is, after my husband sealed every available entry point, they went up underneath the stucco from the ground!"