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grinding stone (en)  

Definition

  • Any lithic (stone) artifact used to process plants for food, medicines, cosmetics, or pigments. The grinding was done on a flat or concave surface.

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Source

  • Kipfer, B. A. Dictionary of Artifacts 2007. Blackwell Publishing, Oxford.p.136

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