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    cromlech
    /ˈkrɒmlɛk/

    noun

    • 1. (in Wales) a megalithic tomb consisting of a large flat stone laid on upright ones; a dolmen.
    • 2. (in Brittany) a circle of standing stones.

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CromlechCromlech - Wikipedia

    A cromlech (sometimes also spelled "cromleh" or "cromlêh"; cf Welsh crom, "bent"; llech, "slate") is a megalithic construction made of large stone blocks.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCROMLECH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    CROMLECH definition: 1. a dolmen (= an ancient group of stones consisting of one large flat stone supported by several…. Learn more.

  4. medievalheritage.eu › en › main-pageCromlech (Stone Circle) - Ancient and medieval architecture

    A circle made of stones arranged vertically, often around a tomb or place of worship. Cromlechs were erected in the Neolithic and Bronze Age, most often in the areas of Brittany, England and Ireland, but also spread to other regions of Europe, Africa and Asia.

  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › cromlechCromlech Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    noun. crom· lech ˈkräm-ˌlek. 1. : dolmen. 2. : a circle of monoliths usually enclosing a dolmen or mound. Word History. Etymology. Welsh, literally, bent stone. First Known Use. 1695, in the meaning defined at sense 1. Time Traveler. The first known use of cromlech was in 1695. See more words from the same year. Articles Related to cromlech.

  6. www.encyclopedia.com › anthropology-and-archaeology › archaeology-generalCromlech - Encyclopedia.com

    May 18, 2018 · cromlech (krŏm´lĕk) [Welsh or Breton,=crooked stone], term that has changed in meaning from its original equivalent to dolmen [1].

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCROMLECH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    CROMLECH meaning: 1. a dolmen (= an ancient group of stones consisting of one large flat stone supported by several…. Learn more.

  8. www.newworldencyclopedia.org › entry › DolmenDolmen - New World Encyclopedia

    A Dolmen (also known as cromlech, anta, Hünengrab, Hunebed, quoit, and portal dolmen) is a type of single-chamber megalithic tomb, usually consisting of three or more upright stones (megaliths) supporting a large flat horizontal capstone (table).

  9. www.britannica.com › topic › cromlechCromlech | archaeology | Britannica

    There a cromlech, or circle of stones, stands enclosed by a broad rampart; and near Newcastle there is a well-preserved souterrain, or underground chamber. At Saul, St. Patrick began his mission in Ireland ( ad 432), and a monastic school flourished at Bangor from the 6th century.

  10. www.oxfordreference.com › display › 10Cromlech - Oxford Reference

    Overview. cromlech. Quick Reference. In Wales, a megalithic tomb consisting of a large flat stone laid on upright ones, a dolmen. In Brittany, the term denotes a circle of standing stones. The name comes via French from Breton krommlec'h. From: cromlech in The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable » Subjects: Religion.

  11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcromlech noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of cromlech noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.