worry stone

noun

A small, smooth polished stone or crystal designed to be held in the palm and rubbed with the thumb to alleviate stress or anxiety.

Meanings

nounworry stone (plural worry stones)

plural worry stones

  1. New Age spiritualityA small, smooth polished stone or crystal designed to be held in the palm and rubbed with the thumb to alleviate stress or anxiety.

    Synonyms: thumb stone, palm stone, fidget stone, comfort stone, soothing stone

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA small, smooth polished stone or crystal designed to be held in the palm and rubbed with the thumb to alleviate stress or anxiety.

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