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Meaning of dolmen

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

dolmen

Pronunciation:/ˈdɒl.mɛn//ˈdoʊl.mən/

noun

Definitions

  1. 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.

  2. More generally, any megalithic tomb, including passage graves and wedge tombs.