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Interlocking blocks of concrete, used for protection of seawalls and to preserve beaches from erosion, formerly known as Merryfield blocks.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026

Interlocking blocks of concrete, used for protection of seawalls and to preserve beaches from erosion, formerly known as Merryfield blocks.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(South Africa, uncommon) The bones that are thrown when throwing the bones for divination.

Origin: . Possibly from dollen os. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#3·Apr 27, 2026

(South Africa, uncommon) The ankle bones of sheep or goats formerly used by children as playthings.

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