A semi-precious stone or mineral, possibly a type of fossil or ornamental rock associated with dragons in medieval lore.
From drake or dragon plus stone, combining medieval beliefs about mystical stones with dragon imagery. This word reflects older folklore traditions.
Medieval people believed certain stones had magical properties and named them after dragons—'drakestone' is a perfect example of how geology and imagination mixed in pre-scientific times!
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