EAGLESTONE

Etymology

Noun

eaglestone (plural eaglestones)

A concretionary nodule of iron oxide with a loose kernel inside such that it makes a rattling noise, formerly used for magical or medicinal purposes.

Synonyms

• aetites

Source: Wiktionary

Ea"gle*stone, n. (Min.)

Definition: A concretionary nodule of clay ironstone, of the size of a walnut or larger, so called by the ancients, who believed that the eagle transported these stones to her nest to facilitate the laying of her eggs; aëtites.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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