toadstone

noun

toad·​stone ˈtōd-ˌstōn How to pronounce toadstone (audio)
Synonyms of toadstonenext
: a stone or similar object held to have formed in the head or body of a toad and formerly often worn as a charm or antidote to poison

Word History

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toadstone was in 1558

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“Toadstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toadstone. Accessed 27 Sep. 2023.

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