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megalith
DEFINITIONS OF:
megalith
1
n
memorial consisting of a very large stone forming part of a prehistoric structure (especially in western Europe)
Synonyms:
megalithic structure
Types:
cromlech
,
dolmen
,
portal tomb
a prehistoric megalithic tomb typically having two large upright stones and a capstone
menhir
,
standing stone
a tall upright megalith; found primarily in England and northern France
Type of:
memorial
,
monument
a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
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