caillou

Definitions of caillou
  1. noun
    a small smooth rounded rock
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    type of:
    noyau, pierre, roche
    a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
  2. noun
    a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
    synonyms: noyau, pierre, roche
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    bloc de pierre
    a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
    calcul
    a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body
    calcul biliaire
    a calculus formed in the gall bladder or its ducts
    calcul rénal
    a calculus formed in the kidney
    type of:
    objet naturel
    an object occurring naturally; not made by man
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