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megalith

Syllabification: (meg·a·lith)
Pronunciation: /ˈmegəˌliTH/
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Definition of megalith

noun

Archaeology
  • a large stone that forms a prehistoric monument (e.g., a menhir) or part of one (e.g., a stone circle or chamber tomb).

Origin:

mid 19th century: back-formation from megalithic

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