Megalith
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈmɛɡəlɪθ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Megalith is a noun meaning A large stone slab making up a prehistoric monument, or part of such a monument.
Meaning
A large stone slab making up a prehistoric monument, or part of such a monument.
More Meanings
- A prehistoric monument made up of one or more large stones.
- (by extension) A large stone or block of stone used in the construction of a modern structure.
Word Forms
- megaliths
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include megalithism, polylith, lithic, dolmen, menhir, paleolith.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.