n.
1.the formation of stonelike objects within a body organ (e.g., the kidneys)
2.a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts
3.an increase in the density of something
4.the union of diverse things into one body or form or group
Idiom of the Day
shed crocodile tears
to pretend that one is crying
The man pretended to apologize for his actions but he was only shedding crocodile tears.