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dropstone.

An isolated fragment of rock found within a sedimentary rock (that had fallen, rather than being carried along).

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. An isolated fragment of rock found within a sedimentary rock (that had fallen, rather than being carried along).

  2. An isolated rock that is geologically distinct from the surroundings, indicating that it was carried from a distant area and then dropped in place (by a melting glacier); an erratic.

Where this word comes from

From drop + stone.

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