Is “Quoin” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
QUOIN
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Unavailable

Meaning of Quoin

/kɔɪn/

noun
  1. 1.Any of the corner building blocks of a building, usually larger or more ornate than the surrounding blocks.

  2. 2.The keystone of an arch.

  3. 3.A metal wedge which fits into the space between the type and the edge of a chase, and is tightened to fix the metal type in place.

Synonyms: cornerstone

verb
  1. 1.To wedge or steady with quoins.