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lodestone

/ˈloʊdˌstoʊn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.98 in modern English

Syllables
lode-stone
IPA
/ˈloʊdˌstoʊn/
10
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The mineral magnetite.

Obsolete

noun

Any naturally occurring magnet.

noun

The focus of one's attraction or attention

Example Sentences

Etymology

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

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈloʊdˌstoʊn/

Usage

Inflected Forms

lodestones (plural) loadstone (alternative)

Synonyms

loadstone

Questions

How do you pronounce lodestone?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈloʊdˌstoʊn/.
What does lodestone mean?
The mineral magnetite.
Where does lodestone come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce lodestone

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