standing stone

/ˌstændɪŋ stoʊn/
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Other forms: standing stones

Definitions of standing stone
  1. noun
    a tall upright megalith; found primarily in England and northern France
    synonyms: menhir
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    type of:
    megalith, megalithic structure
    memorial consisting of a very large stone forming part of a prehistoric structure (especially in western Europe)
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