pebble

Definition

A small stone, especially one rounded by the action of water.

Etymology

From Middle English pibel (also in pibleston), from Old English papolstān (“pebble-stone”), from Old English *papol, *pyppel, *pæbbel of unknown origin + Old English stān. Compare Albanian popël.

Example Sentences

• "Then let the pebbles on the hungry beach Fillip the stars;"
• "And trifles for choice matters, worth a sponge; As children gathering pebbles on the shore."
• "Brazilian pebble"