"formstone" meaning in All languages combined

See formstone on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From form + stone. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|form|stone}} form + stone Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} formstone (uncountable)
  1. A plaster compound creating the trompe l'oeil appearance of rock. Wikipedia link: formstone Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-formstone-en-noun-s2a7MFgd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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