limestone
noun
lime·stone
ˈlīm-ˌstōn 
: a rock that is formed chiefly by accumulation of organic remains (such as shells or coral), consists mainly of calcium carbonate, is extensively used in building, and yields lime when burned
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Visitors have the opportunity to spot a variety of diverse wildlife on the sandstone and limestone cliffs, from scampering foxes to nesting birds to fig trees, caper bushes, and acanthus — this iconic plant's jagged leaves can often be found carved atop Greece’s ubiquitous Corinthian columns.
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Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2025
The valley’s hillsides and mountainous vineyards host limestone and dolomitic rock, imparting minerality to the wines.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
There are also two en suite bedrooms, each crafted with an array of premium materials like Kansas limestone, Colorado buff stone, reclaimed Oregon timber, and Japanese ceramic tile.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025
Stronger waves, fresh water dumped by heavier rainfalls and more sunny-day flooding could also add to the erosion of the limestone that all of South Florida is built on, Chinowsky said.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2025
The valley’s hillsides and mountainous vineyards host limestone and dolomitic rock, imparting minerality to the wines.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
There are also two en suite bedrooms, each crafted with an array of premium materials like Kansas limestone, Colorado buff stone, reclaimed Oregon timber, and Japanese ceramic tile.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025
Stronger waves, fresh water dumped by heavier rainfalls and more sunny-day flooding could also add to the erosion of the limestone that all of South Florida is built on, Chinowsky said.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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limestone
noun
lime·stone
ˈlīm-ˌstōn
: a rock that is formed chiefly from animal remains (as shells or coral), consists mainly of calcium carbonate, is used in building, and gives lime when burned
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