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eaglestone en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ˈiːɡl̩stəʊn/ (UK)

Etymology

From eagle + stone, because it was said to be found in eagles' nests.

Meanings

  1. 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 […]. 1971, Keith Thomas, Religion and the Decline of Magic, Folio Society, published 2012, page 183:

Forms

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eagle-stone alternative lexicographic
eagle stone alternative lexicographic
eaglestones Number=Plur lexicographic

Synonyms

aetites

Translations (2)

pt pedra de águia (concretionary nodule of iron oxide with a loose kernel inside formerly used for magical or medicinal purposes) · la callimus (concretionary nodule of iron oxide with a loose kernel inside formerly used for magical or medicinal purposes)