Definition of Hornstone

1. Noun. A fine-grained metamorphic rock formed by the action of heat on clay rocks.

Exact synonyms: Hornfels
Generic synonyms: Metamorphic Rock

Definition of Hornstone

1. n. A siliceous stone, a variety of quartz, closely resembling flint, but more brittle; -- called also chert.

Definition of Hornstone

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Medical Definition of Hornstone

1. A siliceous stone, a variety of quartz, closely resembling flint, but more brittle. Synonym: chert. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hornstone

hornlet
hornlets
hornlike
hornotine
hornowl
hornpike
hornpipe
hornpipe
hornpipes
hornpout
hornpout
hornpouts
horns
hornsnake
hornstone (current term)
hornstone (current term)
hornstones
hornswoggle
hornswoggled
hornswoggles
hornswoggling
horns of hyoid bone
horns of saphenous opening
horns of thyroid cartilage
horntail
horntail
horntails
hornwork
hornworks
hornworm

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