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/ˈiːɡl̩stəʊn/ · noun
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..
There was the eagle-stone (aetites) which the Countess of Newcastle was invited to wear in 1633 to ease her labour pains […].
Use eagle stone when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Eagle stone means 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..
Common synonyms include aetites.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
There was the eagle-stone (aetites) which the Countess of Newcastle was invited to wear in 1633 to ease her labour pains […].
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