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| − | Any of various stones that resembles the body and texture of a toad. Toadstones were used as amulets and jewels. Toadstones are often rounded bits of [ | + | Any of various stones that resembles the body and texture of a toad. Toadstones were used as amulets and jewels. Toadstones are often rounded bits of [[basalt|basalt]], [[granite|granite]], or [[whinstone|whinstone]]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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Description
Any of various stones that resembles the body and texture of a toad. Toadstones were used as amulets and jewels. Toadstones are often rounded bits of Basalt, Granite, or Whinstone.
Synonyms and Related Terms
whinstone; greenstone; trap
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985
- Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998