A mushroom-shaped stone used to raise the floor of a barn, granary etc. above ground level, to prevent vermin from gaining access to stored grain and fodder. Now often used as a garden ornament.
Related Terms
| Term |
Note |
| BARN |
A building used primarily for the storage of hay, grain and farm equipment, or as a shelter for livestock. Use more specific type where known. |
| GRANARY |
A building used to store grain, especially after it has been threshed or husked. |
