dripstone
[ drip-stohn ]
/ ˈdrɪpˌstoʊn /
noun
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Words nearby dripstone
drip painting, drip pan, dripping, dripping pan, drippy, dripstone, dript, drisheen, drivability, drivage, drive
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British Dictionary definitions for dripstone
dripstone
/ (ˈdrɪpˌstəʊn) /
noun
the form of calcium carbonate existing in stalactites or stalagmites
Also called: label, hood mould architect a drip made of stone
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