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Caen stone

noun

  1. a cream-colored limestone quarried near Caen, France, for use in building.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Caen stone1

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425

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Example Sentences

The walls are of white Caen stone, with ornate windows and balconies jutting out above.

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