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foundation stone
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foundation stone

noun

Definition of FOUNDATION STONE

1
: a stone in the foundation of a building; especially : such a stone laid with public ceremony — compare cornerstone
2
: basis, groundwork

First Known Use of FOUNDATION STONE

1628

Rhymes with FOUNDATION STONE

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