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Definition of buhrstone in English:

buhrstone

noun

(also burstone)

  • A porous limestone formerly much used for millstones.

    • ‘The buhrstone flint (Carlson's type 5) is not included in DeRegnaucourt and Georgiady's typology.’

Pronunciation

buhrstone

/ˈbərstōn/ /ˈbərstoʊn/