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megalithic
(mega|lith¦ic)
Pronunciation:
/mɛgəˈlɪθɪk/
adjective
Archaeology
relating to or denoting prehistoric monuments made of or containing megaliths:
massive megalithic monuments
(often
Megalithic
)
relating to or denoting prehistoric cultures characterized by the erection of megalithic monuments:
the resident Megalithic peoples
Origin:
mid 19th century
: from
mega-
'large' + Greek
lithos
'stone'
+
-ic
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