Caen stone

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Caen stone

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425

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Caen stone

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

But though irregular, it was certainly a noble edifice, faced with Caen stone, and richly adorned by the chisel of the sculptor.

From Seaward Sussex The South Downs from End to End by Holmes, Edric

The original intention and agreement was, that it should be in Caen stone, but the sculptor, with characteristic liberality, executed it in white marble, at a considerable sacrifice.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 2, No. 8, January, 1851 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

We read in the convent books of twenty tons of Caen stone being given him from some of the ruined buildings.

From Little Folks (October 1884) A Magazine for the Young by Various