ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Eaglestone

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈiːɡl̩stəʊn/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Eaglestone is a noun meaning 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.

Meaning

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.

Example Sentences

There was the eagle-stone (aetites) which the Countess of Newcastle was invited to wear in 1633 to ease her labour pains […].

Word Forms

Synonyms for eaglestone

Depending on context, synonyms include aetites.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include eagle-stone, eyestone, lodestone, edenite, siderite, eastonite.

Related Dictionary Tools

Sources & Attribution

FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.