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lodestone.

The mineral magnetite.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈloʊdˌstoʊn/General-American
  1. The mineral magnetite.

    obsolete
  2. Any naturally occurring magnet.

  3. The focus of one's attraction or attention

    broadly
    an ideological lodestone
Where this word comes from

First attested from 1515, from Middle English lode (“guide”) + stone. From use as a guide tool by mariners. See also: lodestar.

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