Caen stone
noun
\ˈkäⁿ-, ˈkān-\
Definition of Caen stone
1 : a yellowish limestone marked with a rippled figure
2 : freestone 3
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Origin and Etymology of caen stone
Caen, city in Normandy, France, near which it is found
First Known Use: 15th century
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