WHINSTONE


Meaning of WHINSTONE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈhwin-ˌstōn, ˈwin- ]

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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