Caen stone


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

Origin of Caen stone

1
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425

Words Nearby Caen stone

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How to use Caen stone in a sentence

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

    The Spenders | Harry Leon Wilson