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Noun hornstone has 1 sense
  1. hornfels, hornstone - a fine-grained metamorphic rock formed by the action of heat on clay rocks
    --1 is a kind of metamorphic rock

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Hornstone

Noun

A type of fine-grained siliceous rock, typically brown or gray in color, that is often used for making tools or as a construction material.

Example sentence: The archaeologists found ancient arrowheads made of hornstone at the excavation site.

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Noun

A hard, dense rock resembling horn, often found in limestone or chalk formations.

Example sentence: The hiking trail showcased beautiful cliffs made of hornstone.

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Noun

A musical instrument, typically made of brass, with a flared bell and variously shaped tubes, played by blowing through closed lips to produce a buzzing sound.

Example sentence: The trumpeter played a beautiful melody on his hornstone.

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Adjective

Related to or resembling hornstone, either in appearance or hardness.

Example sentence: The sculpture was carved from a block of hornstone, giving it a unique and textured look.

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