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elfstone

elfstone

1 9.9
A small magical stone that protects people or shows hidden paths
  • noun
  • Literature
: piedra de elfo
  • In the story, the elfstone holds the power to heal any wound.
  • the Black Elfstone

Examples

  • "What magic does the Elfstone possess?"

    Fiction book (1991)

  • I decided to try to find out where the Elfstone was hidden.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • But neither you nor I know where the Elfstone is or who has it.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • If he had not gone in search of the Elfstone, he would not have lost his arm.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • What there is to know of the Black Elfstone, I have told you.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • The words explained something of how the Black Elfstone could be used to bring back Paranor.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • The Black Elfstone is the talisman that shall enable the ending of both.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • One magic alone has the power to return it—that singular Elfstone.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • The wizard sought the elfstone to enhance his magical abilities.

  • Legend says that the elfstone can grant wishes to those who are pure of heart.

Synonyms

starstone
vselfstone
  • Literature
1 9.9

A magical gemstone believed to have special powers

is specifically linked to elves rather than being a general magical gem

How Magical

magic
  • Literature
599 5.5
elfstone
  • Literature
1 9.9
talisman
34 8.2
charm
66 2.3

Surface Forms

elfstone singular
elfstones plural

Morphology

elfstone = elf + stone (transparent) = elf + stone

Meaning is directly derived from 'elf' + 'stone' as a stone associated with or belonging to elves, which is clear to an average learner.

Etymology

The word elfstone comes from the simple parts elf and stone, literally a 'stone of elves' or a 'stone made by a magical being'. Imagine a small glowing rock given by an elf to protect, heal, or guide someone, and that picture explains why today it means a magical stone connected with elves.