marlstone

[ mahrl-stohn ]

noun

1. an indurated marl.

Word History and Origins

Origin of marlstone¹

First recorded in 1830–40; marl ¹ + stone

Example Sentences

There is no question there is a lot of it, but it is locked up inside of rocks, like marlstone.

From Salon

On the left is a ruined castle, built of shelly marlstone, which, according to Arabian tradition, once belonged to the Berdovil in question.

From Project Gutenberg

Belemnites are generally found in immense numbers together, especially in the marlstone quarries of the Midlands, and in the lias cliffs of Dorsetshire.

From Project Gutenberg

If the lake, therefore, was drained, such a deposit would be found to consist of strata of marlstone, like that observed in many ancient European formations, and, like them, containing fresh-water shells.

From Project Gutenberg

When there is an upper story, which is rarely the case, it is approached from the courtyard by a staircase, usually dilapidated, with stairs of shelly marlstone.

From Project Gutenberg