toadstone
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of toadstone
Example Sentences
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Dr. Clarke noticed among the pebbles near the Lake of Tiberias pieces of a porous rock resembling the substance called toadstone in England; its cavities were filled with zeolite.
From Palestine or the Holy Land From the Earliest Period to the Present Time by Russell, Michael
Last of all he showed me a toadstone amulet set in silver, a charm to prevent and ward off the spells of fairies.
From The Heather-Moon by Williamson, A. M. (Alice Muriel)
At last he, with a low courtesy, put on her medical finger a pretty handsome golden ring, whereinto was right artificially enchased a precious toadstone of Beausse.
From Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 3 by Motteux, Peter Anthony
"A toadstone, I suppose?" replied Sir Ronald, lightly.
From Heiress of Haddon by Doubleday, William E.
This famous toadstone is simply one of the fossil teeth of various fishes, and is chiefly formed of phosphate of lime.
From Curiosities of Medical Experience by Millingen, J. G. (John Gideon)
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