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HORNSTONE

\hˈɔːnstə͡ʊn], \hˈɔːnstə‍ʊn], \h_ˈɔː_n_s_t_əʊ_n]\

Definitions of HORNSTONE

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2011 - English Dictionary Database
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
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a fine-grained metamorphic rock formed by the action of heat on clay rocks

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a fine-grained metamorphic rock formed by the action of heat on clay rocks

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A stone much like flint, but more brittle.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

A variety of flint, being a hornblende rock united with quartz.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

A kind of blue stone.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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