DRIPSTONE
dripstone, hoodmold, hoodmould
(noun) a protective drip that is made of stone
dripstone
(noun) the form of calcium carbonate found in stalactites and stalagmites
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
dripstone (plural dripstones)
(architecture) A protective moulding over a door or window that allows rain to drip away from the structure.
Synonyms: hoodmold, headmold, throating, drip
(geology) Stalactites and stalagmites collectively.
Anagrams
• redpoints
Source: Wiktionary
Drip"stone`, n. (Arch.)
Definition: A drip, when made of stone. See Drip, 2.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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