MEGALITH

megalith, megalithic structure

(noun) memorial consisting of a very large stone forming part of a prehistoric structure (especially in western Europe)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

megalith (plural megaliths)

(archaeology) A construction involving one or several roughly hewn stone slabs of great size.

A large stone used in such a construction.

Source: Wiktionary


Meg"a*lith, n. Etym: [Mega- + -lith; cf. F. mégalithe.]

Definition: A large stone; especially, a large stone used in ancient building.

– Meg`a*lith"ic, a.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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