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nounmemorial consisting of a very large stone forming part of a prehistoric structure (especially in western Europe)
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- stonehenge an ancient megalithic monument in southern England; probably used for ritual purposes
- megalithic of or relating to megaliths or the people who erected megaliths
- cromlech a prehistoric megalithic tomb typically having two large upright stones and a capstone
- dolmen a prehistoric megalithic tomb typically having two large upright stones and a capstone
- portal tomb a prehistoric megalithic tomb typically having two large upright stones and a capstone
- standing stone a tall upright megalith; found primarily in England and northern France
- menhir a tall upright megalith; found primarily in England and northern France