dolmen

/ˈdɒl.mɛn/ · noun

Meaning

A prehistoric megalithic tomb consisting of a capstone supported by two or more upright stones, most having originally been covered with earth or smaller stones to form a barrow.
More generally, any megalithic tomb, including passage graves and wedge tombs.

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Related words

cromlech(English)cromleh(English)bowing stone(English)lech(English)carn(English)druid's circle(English)namus(English)sarcophagus(English)quoit(English)menhir(English)megalith(English)megalithic(English)

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