stinkstone

/ˈstɪŋkstoʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fossilized shell or other organic matter that has a strong, unpleasant smell when wet.

“The museum curator carefully handled the stinkstone, which was emitting a pungent odor from its wet surface.”

Synonyms

  • odoriferous stone
  • smelly fossil

Antonyms

  • fragrance stone
  • sweet fossil