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What is a dripstone?

What is a dripstone? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (architecture) A protective moulding over a door or window that allows rain to drip away from the structure
  2. (geology) stalactites and stalagmites collectively
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Mineral deposits in dripping water color the wavy dripstone formations, or speleothems, in browns, reds and whites.
At the east end is a three-light window without any transom, with an obtuse arch under a dripstone.
Where the deposition of calcite is concentrated along cracks, calcite is deposited as flowstone, or dripstone.
Those that flank the portal have each a large niche at the bottom, with engaged shafts, and the head and dripstone trefoiled.
In the above-mentioned wall is an Early English doorway, with a dripstone adorned with the nailhead moulding.
The dripstone sections of their capitals are therefore unnecessary and ridiculous.

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