Menhir Synonyms

menhir
A tall upright megalith; found primarily in England and northern France
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. standing-stone

Words Related to Menhir

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Menhir Sentence Examples

  • The menhir of Men-er-H`roeck (Fairy stone), which was broken into four pieces by lightning in the 18th century, previously measured about 67 ft.

  • Within the larger circle were two smaller ones, placed not in the axis of the great one but on its north-eastern side, each of which consisted of a double concentric ring of stones; the centre being in one case a menhir or pillar, in the other a dolmen or tablestone resting on two uprights.

  • A roughly cut granite menhir with an inscription cut in relief.

  • Culblean Memorial A modern stone menhir with bronze plaque commemorating a 14th century battle.