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trilithon

Pronunciation: /trʌɪˈlɪθ(ə)n/
(also trilith /ˈtrʌɪlɪθ/)
Definition of trilithon

noun

Archaeology
  • a megalithic structure consisting of two upright stones and a third across the top as a lintel.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Greek, from tri- 'three' + lithos 'stone'