"calmstone" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: calmstones [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} calmstone (countable and uncountable, plural calmstones)
  1. (colloquial) A sandstone, shale, or mudstone that forms in layers that are easily split into flagstones. Tags: colloquial, countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-calmstone-en-noun-9DUp8tfw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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