adder stone
noun
Definition of adder stone
: a precious stone formerly believed to be efficacious in drawing out poison; especially : a highly absorbent aluminous gem
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Origin and Etymology of adder stone
so called from the belief that it is formed by adders and is efficacious against snakebite
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