WHINSTONE


Meaning of WHINSTONE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' hwin- ˌ st ō n, ' win-

Function: noun

Etymology: whin, a hard rock

Date: 1513

: basaltic rock : TRAP also : any of various other dark resistant rocks (as chert)

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