stink stone

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noun

any of various limestones that emit an unpleasant odor when scratched or struck.

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Origin of stink stone

First recorded in 1800–10; stink + stone; translation of German Stinkstein

Words nearby stink stone

stinking Roger, stinking smut, stinko, stink out, stinkpot, stink stone, stink to high heaven, stink trap, stinkweed, stinkwood, stinky

British Dictionary definitions for stink stone

stinkstone

/ (ˈstɪŋkˌstəʊn) /

noun

any of various rocks producing a fetid odour when struck, esp certain limestones

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