# Rowley rag

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A hard basaltic rock found in the Rowley Hills, near Birmingham, formerly used in paving and construction.

## Etymology
From the names of Rowley Regis, Rowley Hills + rag.

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