DRYSTONE

Etymology

Noun

drystone (plural drystones)

(geology) A stalactite or stalagmite

Adjective

drystone (not comparable)

Alternative spelling of dry-stone

Source: Wiktionary


Dry"-stone`, a.

Definition: Constructed of uncemented stone. "Dry-stone walls." Sir W. Scott.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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