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Megalith

Meg′a-lith

,
Noun.
[
Mega-
+
-lith
; cf. F.
mégalithe
.]
A large stone; especially, a large stone used in constructing ancient monuments.
Megˊa-lith′ic
(#)
,
Adj.

Definition 2024


megalith

megalith

English

Megaliths at Avebury megalith

Noun

megalith (plural megaliths)

  1. (archaeology) A construction involving one or several roughly hewn stone slabs of great size.
  2. A large stone used in such a construction.

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