fairy stone

noun

1. a fossil or other oddly shaped stone or crystal.
2. a stone arrowhead.
3. a megalith or other stone monument of ancient origin.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fairy stone¹

First recorded in 1785–95

Example Sentences

Fairy stone of fairy spell, Marguerite, O guard it well!

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This "fairy stone" is often consulted by the peasants.

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No wonder that the people of the district gave this altar the name of the "Fairy Stone."

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In the hole she was digging he saw the gleam of gold and then her trembling fingers brought out before his astonished eyes the little fairy stone that he had given her long ago.

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