In the context of Islamic architecture, the terms "stucco" and "plaster" are used almost interchangeably to denote most types of stucco or plaster decoration with varying compositions. In its most flexible usage, it can even denote a material made from a mixture of mud and clay.
In Islamic architectural contexts, "stucco" and "plaster" are commonly used interchangeably to describe diverse forms of decorative stucco or plaster work with varying materials. This term can also refer to a substance composed of mud and clay.