Associations to the word «Dripstone»

Wiktionary

DRIPSTONE, noun. (architecture) A protective moulding over a door or window that allows rain to drip away from the structure
DRIPSTONE, noun. (geology) stalactites and stalagmites collectively

Dictionary definition

DRIPSTONE, noun. The form of calcium carbonate found in stalactites and stalagmites.
DRIPSTONE, noun. A protective drip that is made of stone.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats