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