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Handstein

Handstein noun: an ornament composed primarily of an interesting mineral or metal ore formation.

handstein: an ornament composed primarily of an interesting mineral or metal ore formation
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Noun

Handstein (plural Handstein or Handsteins)

  1. An ornament composed primarily of an interesting mineral or metal ore formation.
    • Beside portrait medals he created numerous biblical medals, Handsteins, the Jachymov town seal, a model tile for decorating stoves, and a remarkable ink drawing for a richly ornamented cup on a Jachymov theme.1992, The Medal - Issues 21-23, page 14
    • Ferdinand made special efforts to procure specimens and finished Handstein; an inventory of his collection the year after his death listed some thirty-five Handstein.1999, Copper as canvas

Forms of Handstein

pluralHandstein
pluralHandsteins

Origin of Handstein

Borrowing from German.

Questions about Handstein

What does Handstein mean?
Handstein means an ornament composed primarily of an interesting mineral or metal ore formation.
What part of speech is Handstein?
Handstein is a noun.
What is the plural of Handstein?
The plural of Handstein is Handstein.

Words near Handstein in the dictionary

  1. handstander
  2. handstanders
  3. handstanding
  4. handstands
  5. handstaves
  6. Handstein
  7. Handsteins
  8. handstick
  9. handsticks
  10. handstitched
  11. handstone

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