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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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