einkanter

noun

ein·​kan·​ter

ˈīnˌkäntə(r)

plural -s

: a stone with a single sharp edge worn by wind-driven sand compare dreikanter, ventifact

Word History

Etymology

German, literally, something having one edge, from ein one (from Old High German) + kante edge + -er

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