Arrowstone

/ˈæroʊstoʊn/ noun

Definition

A term for prehistoric stone arrowheads or projectile points left by ancient peoples.

Etymology

From 'arrow' + 'stone,' a descriptive compound naming the actual stone implements used as arrow tips before metal tools were invented.

Kelly Says

Ancient people called arrowstones 'elf-shot' or 'fairy stones,' believing they fell from the sky—they had no idea early humans made them until archaeologists proved otherwise!

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