# lodestone

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈloʊdˌstoʊn/ · frequency rank #97,248

## Definitions
1. The mineral magnetite.
2. Any naturally occurring magnet.
3. The focus of one's attraction or attention

## Etymology
First attested from 1515, from Middle English lode (“guide”) + stone. From use as a guide tool by mariners. See also: lodestar.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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