Indian paint pot
Indian paint pot noun: a concave, iron oxide–containing mineral concretion such as red shale which sheds a chalky, reddish debris when wet and rubbed, often found along beaches.
Noun
Indian paint pot (plural Indian paint pots)
- A concave, iron oxide–containing mineral concretion such as red shale which sheds a chalky, reddish debris when wet and rubbed, often found along beaches.
- Synonyms:
- Indian paint rock, paint pot, paint rock, rattle stone
Synonyms of Indian paint pot
Forms of Indian paint pot
| plural | Indian paint pots |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Indian paintpot |
Origin of Indian paint pot
So called because of local folklore and historical speculation in which they are said to have been used by indigenous people as sources of paint or dye. While iron oxides were indeed used as an ingredient in paints, the “pots” are a natural geological formation, and the extent to which these specific formations were utilized is unknown.
Questions about Indian paint pot
- What does Indian paint pot mean?
- Indian paint pot means a concave, iron oxide–containing mineral concretion such as red shale which sheds a chalky, reddish debris when wet and rubbed, often found along beaches.
- What part of speech is Indian paint pot?
- Indian paint pot is a noun.
- What is the plural of Indian paint pot?
- The plural of Indian paint pot is Indian paint pots.
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