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bone ash

bone ash

noun
a white ash obtained by calcining bones, used as a fertilizer and in the making of bone china.
Also called bone earth.


Origin:
1615–25
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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bone ash
 
n
the residue obtained when bones are burned in air, consisting mainly of calcium phosphate. It is used as a fertilizer and in the manufacture of bone china

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