A precious stone with magical properties, supposedly found in the gizzards of cockerels; = cock stone, n. 1. Cf. gizzard stone n. at gizzard, n.…
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| 释义 | society > occupation and work > materials > raw material > gem or precious stone > less identifiable gems > [noun] > white or colourless stone (5) alectorya1398 A precious stone with magical properties, supposedly found in the gizzards of cockerels; = cock stone, n. 1. Cf. gizzard stone n. at gizzard, n.… gelatiaa1398 (See quot.) sunstonea1398 A white or colourless stone said to emit rays of light. Cf. sun's gem n. at sun, n.1 compounds 5d. Obsolete. galactitea1500 A mineral or rock of a white colour, of uncertain identity; esp. one supposed to promote the production of milk (= milkstone, n. 1). In later use… white stone1861 Rock crystal used to make jewellery; a piece of this. Cf. rhinestone, n. 1. Now rare. |
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