dripstone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A protective moulding over a door or window that allows rain to drip away from the structure.
  2. A water filter in which impurities are removed by running water through a porous stone.
  3. Stalactites and stalagmites collectively.
name
  1. A locality in the Dubbo council area, central New South Wales, Australia.

Word forms

dripstone dripstones

Etymology

From drip + stone.

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