cornerstone

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Noun

cornerstone (plural cornerstones)

1. A stone forming the base at the corner of a building.
2. Such a stone used ceremonially, often inscribed with the architect's and owner's names, dates and other details.

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3. (figuratively) That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.

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Translations

• French: pierre angulaire, pierre d'angle
• German: Eckstein
• Russian: краеуго́льный ка́мень
• Spanish: piedra angular

Translations

• French: pierre angulaire, première pierre
• German: Grundstein
• Italian: pietra angolare
• Portuguese: primeira pedra, pedra angular
• Russian: краеуго́льный ка́мень
• Spanish: piedra angular, primera piedra

Translations

• French: pierre angulaire, pierre d'angle
• German: Eckpfeiler; Eckstein
• Russian: краеуго́льный ка́мень

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