MEGALITH


Meaning of MEGALITH in English

meg ‧ a ‧ lith /ˈmeɡəlɪθ/ BrE AmE noun [countable]

[ Date: 1800-1900 ; Language: Greek ; Origin: megas 'large' + lithos 'stone' ]

a large tall stone put in an open place by people in ancient times, possibly as a religious sign

—megalithic /ˌmeɡəˈlɪθɪk◂/ adjective

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