limestone

Meanings

1. An abundant rock of marine and freshwater sediments; primarily composed of calcite (CaCO₃); and occurring in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous.

1. A number of places in the United States:
2. A township and village therein, in Kankakee County, Illinois.
3. A town and census-designated place therein, in Aroostook County, Maine.
4. A township and unincorporated community therein, in Alger County, Michigan.
5. A hamlet and census-designated place in the town of Carrollton, Cattaraugus County, New York.
6. A census-designated place in Rogers County, Oklahoma.
7. An unincorporated community in Washington County and Greene County, Tennessee.
8. An unincorporated community in Marshall County, West Virginia.
9. A number of other townships, including five in Pennsylvania, listed under Limestone Township.
10. A place in Canada:
11. A community in Carleton County, New Brunswick.
12. A community in Victoria County, New Brunswick.

Etymology

From lime + stone.