JEW'S-STONE


Meaning of JEW'S-STONE in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

( plural jew's-stones )

Usage: usually capitalized J

Etymology: translation of Medieval Latin lapis Judaicus

1. : a large fossil clavate spine of a sea urchin

2. : marcasite 2

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