eaglestone

English

Alternative forms

eagle stone, eagle-stone

Etymology

From eagle +‎ stone, because it was said to be found in eagles' nests.

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈiːɡl̩stəʊn/

Noun

eaglestone (plural eaglestones)

A concretionary nodule of iron oxide with a loose kernel inside such that it makes a rattling noise, formerly used for magical or medicinal purposes.
- 1971, Keith Thomas, Religion and the Decline of Magic, Folio Society, published 2012, page 183:
  There was the eagle-stone (aetites) which the Countess of Newcastle was invited to wear in 1633 to ease her labour pains […].

Synonyms

aetites

Translations

concretionary nodule of iron oxide with a loose kernel inside formerly used for magical or medicinal purposes

Latin: callimus m
Portuguese: pedra de águia f

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