dripstone

[ drip-stohn ]

noun
  1. Architecture. a stone molding used as a drip.

  2. calcium carbonate occurring in the form of stalactites and stalagmites.

Origin of dripstone

1
First recorded in 1785–95; drip + stone

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British Dictionary definitions for dripstone

dripstone

/ (ˈdrɪpˌstəʊn) /


noun
  1. the form of calcium carbonate existing in stalactites or stalagmites

  2. Also called: label, hood mould architect a drip made of stone

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