cobblestone

English

/ˈkɑbl̩ˌstoʊn/, /ˈkɒbl̩ˌstəʊn/

noun
Definitions
  • A rounded stone from a river bed, fit for use as ballast in ships and for paving roads.
  • (uncountable) The material made from cobblestones.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English cobylstone compound from English cobble + English stone.

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English

stone

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