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portland stone [¦pȯrt·lənd ′stōn] (materials) A type of oolitic limestone that consists of fossils cemented together with lime; found only on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Her eyes and hair were hazel-nut color; and her teeth, the upper row of which she displayed freely, were like fine Portland stone, and sloped outward enough to have spoilt her mouth, had they not been supported by a rich under lip, and a finely curved, impudent chin. |
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