Sarsen
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɑː(ɹ)sən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sarsen is a noun meaning Any of various blocks of sandstone found in various locations in southern England.
Meaning
Any of various blocks of sandstone found in various locations in southern England.
Example Sentences
The stones, called sarsens, came from the nearby Marlborough Downs, and all are naturally shaped.
The study pinpointed the source of the sarsens, a mystery that has long bedeviled geologists and archaeologists.
Word Forms
- sarsens
Synonyms for sarsen
Depending on context, synonyms include greywether.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include trilithons, greywether, lias, carstone, psammite, sanda.
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