English Explanatory Dictionary

Rowley rag

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A hard basaltic rock found in the Rowley Hills, near Birmingham, formerly used in paving and construction.

Word forms

Rowley rag

Etymology

From the names of Rowley Regis, Rowley Hills + rag.

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