Spall (verb)
sp-al
Break (ore, rock, or stone) into smaller pieces, especially in preparation for sorting. / (of ore, rock, or stone) break off in fragments.
Late Middle English (as a noun): of unknown origin. The verb dates from the mid 18th century.
Example sentences
“The spalled rock littered the ground.”
Favonian (adj) fav-oh-nee-un Of or relating to the west wind./ Mild or favorable; propitious. 1650–60; Latin Favōniānus. See Favonius, -an. foehn (more…)
