Caen stone
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Caen stone
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425
Example Sentences
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The chimney pieces are imposing and carved with 3D figures; the one in the library depicts the Principles of Speech in Caen stone.
From The Guardian • Jul. 8, 2018
The pulpit is of Caen stone, having a cross within a circle on the front panel, and one serpentine column.
From A History of Horncastle from the earliest period to the present time by Walter, James Conway
It is of richly-carved Caen stone, on a plinth of black Manx marble, and ornamented with carvings in white alabaster, of scenes from the New Testament.
From Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Carlisle A Description of Its Fabric and A Brief History of the Episcopal See by Eley, C. King
The lath and plaster walls pretended to be Caen stone.
From The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 4, April, 1864 by Various
The contrast between the richly wrought façades of Caen stone and the foliage in the centre, is most grateful to the eye.
From The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 4, April, 1864 by Various
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