flagstone

English

Etymology

flag +‎ stone

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈflæɡ.stəʊn/

Noun

flagstone (plural flagstones)

  1. A flat, rectangular piece of rock or stone used for paving or roofing.
    • 1891, Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, The Blue Pavilions:
      Grass sprouted between the pebbles and a greenish stain lay upon the flagstones.
  2. One of several types of rock easily split and suitable for making flagstones.

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