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/ˈdəʊ̯l.mən/ · noun
(historical; strictly) 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..
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Dolmen means (historical; strictly) 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..
Common synonyms include cromlech, portal tomb, quoit.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use dolmen where its definition matches the intended context.
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