| toadstone | 1. <chemical> A local name for the igneous rocks of Derbyshire, England; said by some to be derived from the German todter stein, meaning dead stone, that is, stone which contains no ores. 2. Bufonite, formerly regarded as a precious stone, and worn as a jewel. See Bufonite. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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