English Explanatory Dictionary

lodestone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The mineral magnetite.
  2. Any naturally occurring magnet.
  3. The focus of one's attraction or attention

Pronunciation

/ˈloʊdˌstoʊn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-lodestone.wav

Word forms

lodestone lodestones loadstone

Etymology

First attested from 1515, from Middle English lode (“guide”) + stone. From use as a guide tool by mariners. See also: lodestar.

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