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- [free-stohn]
- /ˈfriˌstoʊn/
- /ˈfriː.stəʊn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [free-stohn]
- /ˈfriˌstoʊn/
Definitions of freestone word
- noun freestone a fruit having a stone to which the flesh does not cling, as certain peaches and plums. 1
- noun freestone the stone itself. 1
- noun freestone any stone, as sandstone, that can be freely worked or quarried, especially one that cuts well in all directions without splitting. 1
- adjective freestone having a stone from which the flesh is easily separated. 1
- noun freestone Rock that can be cut easily in any direction, in particular a fine-grained sandstone or limestone of uniform texture. 1
- noun freestone any fine-grained stone, esp sandstone or limestone, that can be cut and worked in any direction without breaking 0
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Origin of freestone
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English freston (see free, stone); translation of Old French franche piere; see frank1
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Parts of speech for Freestone
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freestone popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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