headstone en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈhɛdstoʊn/ (General-American)
Etymology
From head + stone.
Meanings
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A gravestone, a grave marker: a monument traditionally made of stone placed at the head of a grave.
He called the contractor and ordered a replacement headstone with a new inscription.
2020, Akwaeke Emezi, The Death of Vivek Oji, Faber & Faber Ltd, page 227:
- The cornerstone or principal stone of a building.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| headstones | Number=Plur | lexicographic |