"rimstone" meaning in All languages combined

See rimstone on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: rimstones [plural]
Etymology: From rim + stone. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|rim|stone}} rim + stone Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} rimstone (countable and uncountable, plural rimstones)
  1. A secondary mineral deposit, with a stone-wall-like appearance made up of calcite and other minerals, that builds up to create cave pools. Tags: countable, uncountable Synonyms: gour Related terms: flowstone, stalactite, stalagmite, calthemite
    Sense id: en-rimstone-en-noun-NqSQ6qJd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry

Inflected forms

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