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dripstone

[ drip-stohn ]
/ ˈdrɪpˌstoʊn /

noun

Architecture. a stone molding used as a drip.
calcium carbonate occurring in the form of stalactites and stalagmites.

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Origin of dripstone

First recorded in 1785–95; drip + stone

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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