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  1. 1. n. A concretionary nodule of clay ironstone, of the size of a walnut or larger, so called by the ancients, who believed that the eagle transported these stones to her nest to facilitate the laying of her eggs; aetites. Source: opted
  2. 2. A concretionary nodule of clay ironstone, of the size of a walnut or larger, so called by the ancients, who believed that the eagle transported these stones to her nest to facilitate the laying of her eggs; aëtites. Source: webster
  3. 3. A concretionary nodule of clay ironstone, of the size of awalnut or larger, so called by the ancients, who believed that theeagle transported these stones to her nest to facilitate the layingof her eggs; aëtites. Source: adambom
  4. 4. n. A concretionary nodule of clay ironstone, of the size of a walnut or larger, so called by the ancients, who believed that the eagle transported these stones to her nest to facilitate the laying of her eggs; aetites. Source: ecdict

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