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单词 Rowley rag
释义

Rowley rag

English

Etymology

From the names of Rowley Regis, Rowley Hills + rag.

Noun

Rowley rag (uncountable)

  1. (geology) A hard basaltic rock found in the Rowley Hills, near Birmingham, formerly used in paving and construction. [from 18th c.]
    • 2004, Robert E Schofield, The Enlightened Joseph Priestley, Pennsylvania State University 2004, p. 162:
      Rowley-Rag appeared to be the same thing as basalt and toadstone resembled some species of lava.
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