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orthostat

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːθə(ʊ)stat/

Definition of orthostat

noun

Archaeology
  • an upright stone or slab forming part of a structure or set in the ground.

Origin:

early 20th century: from Greek orthostatēs, from orthos 'right or straight' + statos 'standing'

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