burrstone

burr·stone

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bur-stohn]
- /ˈbɜrˌstoʊn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bur-stohn]
- /ˈbɜrˌstoʊn/

Definitions of burrstone word

abbreviation BURRSTONE buhrstone 3
noun burrstone any of various siliceous rocks used for millstones. 1
noun burrstone a millstone of such material. 1
noun burrstone A tough, silicified limestone formerly used to make millstones. It is typified by the presence of multiple cavities that originally housed fossilized shells. 0

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burrstone popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

burrstone usage trend in Literature

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