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stone

[stohn] / stoʊn /
NOUN
hard piece of earth's surface
Synonyms
STRONGEST
gem gravel metal mineral pebble rock
STRONG
boulder crag jewel masonry ore stonework
NOUN
small hard seed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
kernel pip pit seed
WEAK
grain nut

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The 105-carat stone - the size of a hen's egg - is currently set in the crown of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The 12-acre parcel appears to have a converted barn on the premises, as well as stone walls, a stocked pond, and orchards.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Housed in the Tower of London, the massive 106 carat stone is the star of Britain's crown jewels, adorning the Crown of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

It may also help explain why the construction of megalithic tombs and other large stone monuments came to an end across Europe during this period.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

At the centre lay a single black stone tooth.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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