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Caen stone

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noun
a cream-colored limestone quarried near Caen, France, for use in building.
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Origin of Caen stone

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425

Words nearby Caen stone

Caelum, Caen, caeno-, caenogenesis, Caenozoic, Caen stone, caeoma, Caeremoniale Episcoporum, Caerleon, Caernarfon, Caernarvon
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How to use Caen stone in a sentence

  • The walls are of white Caen stone, with ornate windows and balconies jutting out above.

    The Spenders|Harry Leon Wilson
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