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A prehistoric enclosure in the form of a circle or circular arc defined by a raised circular bank and a circular ditch usually running inside the bank, with one or more entrances leading into the enclosed open space..
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- A prehistoric enclosure in the form of a circle or circular arc defined by a raised circular bank and a circular ditch usually running inside the bank, with one or more entrances leading into the enclosed open space.
- (nonstandard) A stone circle.
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When Should You Use Henge?
Use henge when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
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What does henge mean?
Henge means A prehistoric enclosure in the form of a circle or circular arc defined by a raised circular bank and a circular ditch usually running inside the bank, with one or more entrances leading into the enclosed open space..
What is a synonym for henge?
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What is the opposite of henge?
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