rimstone

/ˈrɪmstoʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of stone used in traditional Scottish and Irish architecture, typically a type of flagstone.

“The old Scottish castle was built using rimstone and other local materials.”

2. noun

A type of stalagmite or stalactite formed from the calcite-rich solution dripping from the ceiling of a cave.

“The rimstone in the cave formed over millions of years through natural geological processes.”

Synonyms

  • flagstone
  • stone

Antonyms

  • smoothstone