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- [ee-guh l-stohn]
- /ˈi gəlˌstoʊn/
- /ˈiːɡəlstˌəʊn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ee-guh l-stohn]
- /ˈi gəlˌstoʊn/
Definitions of eaglestone word
- noun eaglestone a concretionary lump of ironstone about the size of a walnut, formerly believed to be carried by eagles to their nests as a magical aid in laying eggs. 1
- noun eaglestone a hollow oval nodule of clay ironstone, formerly thought to have magical properties 0
- noun eaglestone 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. 0
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Origin of eaglestone
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605; eagle + stone
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Parts of speech for Eaglestone
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eaglestone popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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