DOLMEN

dolmen, cromlech, portal tomb

(noun) a prehistoric megalithic tomb typically having two large upright stones and a capstone

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

dolmen (plural dolmens)

A prehistoric megalithic tomb consisting of a capstone supported by two or more upright stones, most having originally been covered with earth or smaller stones to form a barrow.

More generally, any megalithic tomb, including passage graves and wedge tombs.

Usage notes

Not to be confused with dolman.

Synonyms

• cromlech

• portal tomb

Homophones

• dolman

Anagrams

• Lemond, Meldon, Molden, molden, old men, old-men, oldmen

Source: Wiktionary


Dol"men, n. Etym: [Armor. taol, tol, table + mean, maen, men, stone: cf. F. dolmen.]

Definition: A cromlech. See Cromlech. [Written also tolmen.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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