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quarry (3)

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quarry3 /ˈkwɒri /
noun
(plural quarries)
1 a diamond-shaped pane of glass as used in lattice windows:
stained-glass quarries with floral motifs.
2 short for quarry tile
– ORIGIN mid 16th century: alteration of quarrel2.
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