"sarsen" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈsɑː(ɹ)sən/ Audio: En-ie-sarsen.wav Forms: sarsens [plural]
Etymology: From Saracen (“Muslim”), by extension, “non-Christian, pagan”. Head templates: {{en-noun}} sarsen (plural sarsens)
  1. Any of various blocks of sandstone found in various locations in southern England. Synonyms: greywether, Saracen's stone, Saracen stone, Sarsden, Sarsden stone, sarsen stone Related terms: bluestone
    Sense id: en-sarsen-en-noun-rWSpdsTm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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