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- stone axe/ˈstəʊn ˌæks/A prehistoric tool or weapon consisting of a stone head attached to a wooden handle, used for chopping, cutting, or as a weapon.nounC1
- stone bass/ˈstəʊn ˌbæs/A large marine fish (Polyprion americanus) found in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, also known as wreckfish.nounLow
- stone boiling/ˈstəʊn ˌbɔɪlɪŋ/A primitive cooking method involving heating stones in a fire and then placing them into a container of water or food to boil it.nounLow (Specialist/Historical)
- stone bramble/stəʊn ˈbræm.bəl/A European perennial plant (Rubus saxatilis) producing clusters of red berries.nounVery low
- stone bruise/ˈstəʊn bruːz/A bruise or sore spot on the sole of the foot caused by walking on a hard object like a stone.nounLow
- stone canal/ˈstəʊn kəˌnæl/A rigid, tube-like structure, often made of calcareous material, found in echinoderms (like starfish and sea urchins) that connects the madreporite (a sievelike plate) to the ring canal of the water vascular system.nounC2/Highly Specialized
- stone china/stəʊn ˈtʃaɪnə/A type of fine, durable ceramic or porcelain, often with a stone-like appearance, used for tableware.nounLow
- stone crab/ˈstəʊn ˌkræb/A marine crab of the genus Menippe, known for its large, strong claws; specifically, the Florida stone crab (Menippe mercenaria) harvested commercially for its meat.nounC1
- stone curlew/ˌstəʊn ˈkɜː.ljuː/A large-eyed, nocturnal ground-dwelling bird of the family Burhinidae, found in open, dry habitats, also known as a thick-knee.nounLow
- stone fruit/ˈstəʊn ˌfruːt/A type of fruit with a single large, hard seed (stone or pit) inside a fleshy outer layer.nounLow
- stone fungus/ˈstəʊn ˈfʌŋɡəs/A hard, mineralized fungal growth, often resembling a stone or rock in texture and appearance.nounVery Low (Specialist/Biological)
- stone lantern/ˈstəʊn ˌlæn.tən/An outdoor lantern, typically for decoration or illumination in a garden, made from stone or a stone-like material.nounLow
- stone marten/ˈstəʊn ˌmɑː.tɪn/A small, nocturnal carnivorous mammal (Martes foina) with a brown coat and a distinctive white or cream-colored patch on its throat and chest, native to Europe and parts of Asia.nounLow
- stone massage/ˈstəʊn ˌmæsɑːʒ/A therapeutic massage technique where smooth, heated (or sometimes chilled) stones are placed on specific points of the body and used by the therapist to massage muscles.nounLow
- stone mint/stəʊn mɪnt/A confection made from hard sugar, typically flavoured with peppermint oil and sometimes with a softer centre.nounLow (Specialist/Cultural)
- stone mountain/ˌstəʊn ˈmaʊn.tɪn/A geological formation consisting of a large mass of rock, often granite, standing as an isolated peak or prominent elevation above the surrounding terrain.nounB2
- stone parsley/ˈstəʊn ˈpɑːsli/A biennial herb (Sison amomum) of the carrot family, with small white flowers and aromatic seeds.nounRare / Technical
- stone pine/ˈstəʊn paɪn/A type of pine tree (Pinus pinea) with a distinctive broad, umbrella-shaped crown, native to the Mediterranean region.nounC2
- stone pit/ˈstəʊn ˌpɪt/A quarry, an open excavation in the ground for extracting stone or other minerals.nounC1
- stone plant/ˈstəʊn plɑːnt/A plant, especially a succulent, that resembles a stone or is adapted to stony environments, such as lithops.nounLow
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