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cairn
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cairn, pile of stones, usually conical in shape, raised as a landmark or a memorial. In prehistoric times it was usually erected over a burial. A barrow barrow, in archaeology, a burial mound. Earth and stone or timber are the usual construction materials; in parts of SE Asia stone and brick have entirely replaced earth. A barrow built primarily of stone is often called a cairn .
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cairn
a small rough-haired breed of terrier originally from Scotland

cairn [kern]
(engineering)
An artificial mound of rocks, stones, or masonry, usually conical or pyramidal, whose purpose is to designate or to aid in identifying a point of surveying or of cadastral importance.


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COTTAGE CHEESE, FRUIT, AND SPROUT SALAD 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese 1/2 cup chopped alfalfa sprouts 1/4 cup cairned pineapple 1 diced pear 2 lettuce leaves Mix cottage cheese and sprouts.
 
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