eaglestone
English
Alternative forms
- eagle stone, eagle-stone
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈiːɡl̩stəʊn/
Noun
eaglestone (plural eaglestones)
- A concretionary nodule of iron oxide with a loose kernel inside such that it makes a rattling noise, formerly used for magical or medicinal purposes.
- 1971, Keith Thomas, Religion and the Decline of Magic, Folio Society 2012, p. 183:
- There was the eagle-stone (aetites) which the Countess of Newcastle was invited to wear in 1633 to ease her labour pains […].
- 1971, Keith Thomas, Religion and the Decline of Magic, Folio Society 2012, p. 183:
Synonyms
Translations
concretionary nodule of iron oxide with a loose kernel inside formerly used for magical or medicinal purposes
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