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 diameter of the room which is faced with Norman or Caen stone, is sixty-seven feet by fifty-nine.
From Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol.1-11 Historical, Entertaining & Commercial; Alphabetically Arranged. 11 Volume set. by Dugdale, Thomas Cantrell
Built of brick trimmed with Caen stone, planned in the form of a Greek cross, it was the first example of the Byzantine style of architecture in America.
From Literary New York Its Landmarks and Associations by Hemstreet, Charles
Alban and Etheldreda on either side, carved by Earp, who also carved the pulpit of Caen stone.
From Hertfordshire by New, E. H. (Edmund Hort)
From that point the high ground again stretches westward as far as the village of Haute Allemagne, the great quarry of Caen stone.
From Sketches of Travel in Normandy and Maine by Hutton, William Holden
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