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acrolith
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acrolith, n. [L. acrolthus, Gr. 'akroli`qos with the ends made of stone; 'a`kros extreme + li`qos stone.].
A statue whose extremities are of stone, the trunk being generally of wood. Elmes. [1913 Webster]
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