snakestone en · NOUN
Etymology
From snake + stone.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A kind of hone slate or whetstone obtained in Scotland.
- (countable) An ammonite (because of its coiled form).
- (India, countable, uncountable) A usually porous substance made from charred bones, earth, etc. and believed to cure snakebites.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| snakestones | Number=Plur | lexicographic |