What is another word for megalith?

Pronunciation: [mˈɛɡəlˌɪθ] (IPA)

Megaliths are ancient manmade structures made of large stones, typically found around the world, dating back to the prehistoric era. They were mostlyused for religious or ceremonial purposes. Synonyms for megalith include dolmen, standing stone, menhir, Henge, cromlech and barrow. Dolmens are typically made up of three or four upright stones supporting a horizontal capstone, while standing stones or monoliths are single large stones that stand alone or in rows. Menhirs are tall, vertically placed stones deeply rooted in the earth. A Henge consists of a circular or oval-shaped enclosure surrounded by a bank and an external ditch. Cromlechs, on the other hand, are a circular arrangement of standing stones in a ditch, and barrows are mounds of earth or stones,used for holding the remains of the dead.

What are the hypernyms for Megalith?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Megalith?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Megalith

She walked round the megalith.
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