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Graystone

Gray′stoneˊ

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Noun.
(Geol.)
A grayish or greenish compact rock, composed of feldspar and augite, and allied to basalt.

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graystone

graystone

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graystone (plural graystones)

  1. (uncountable) A type of gray, volcanic rock, typically containing feldspar and iron
  2. A building made of any type of gray stone, such as limestone
    • 2009, January 4, Letters: Mr. Obamas Neighborhood:
      Founded almost 50 years ago, it's an imposing graystone structure (formerly a park district office).

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