"Rowley rag" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From the names of Rowley Regis, Rowley Hills + rag. Etymology templates: {{m|en|rag}} rag Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Rowley rag (uncountable)
  1. (geology) A hard basaltic rock found in the Rowley Hills, near Birmingham, formerly used in paving and construction. Wikipedia link: Rowley Hills, Rowley Regis Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Geology
    Sense id: en-Rowley_rag-en-noun-P3fzhLlN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

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