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Of or pertaining to megaliths, to the people who made them, or to the period when they were made
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megalithic — adj. Of or pertaining to megaliths or the period during which they were erected; as, megalithic monuments like Stonehenge. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
megalithic — (adj.) 1836, from MEGA (Cf. mega ) large + lithos stone + IC (Cf. ic) … Etymology dictionary
megalithic — megalith ► NOUN ▪ a large stone that forms a prehistoric monument or part of one. DERIVATIVES megalithic adjective … English terms dictionary
Megalithic Temples of Malta — Megalithic Temples of Malta * UNESCO World Heritage Site Country … Wikipedia
Megalithic art — refers to the use of large stones as an artistic medium. Although some modern artists and sculptors make use of large stones in their work, the term is more generally used to describe art carved onto megaliths in prehistoric Europe. Megalithic… … Wikipedia
Megalithic Symphony — Studio album by AWOLNATION Released March 15, 2011 (digital) March 29 … Wikipedia
Megalithic Yard — A Megalithic Yard is a unit of measurement, about 2.72 feet (0.83 m),[1][2][3] that some researchers believe was used in the construction of megalithic structures. The proposal was made by Alexander Thom as a result of his surveys of 600… … Wikipedia
Megalithic architectural elements — This article describes several characteristic architectural elements typical of European megalithic (Stone Age) structures. Contents 1 Forecourt 2 Kerb or peristalith 3 Orthostat 4 Port hole slab … Wikipedia
megalithic yard — a unit of distance equal to about 83 centimeters or 2.72 feet, defined in 1951 by the Scottish engineer Alexander Thom (1894 1985). Thom claimed this unit was used in the construction of many megalithic monuments, including Stonehenge. If so,… … Dictionary of units of measurement
megalithic structure — noun memorial consisting of a very large stone forming part of a prehistoric structure (especially in western Europe) • Syn: ↑megalith • Derivationally related forms: ↑megalithic (for: ↑megalith) • Regions: ↑Europe … Useful english dictionary
Megalithic — Megalith Meg a*lith, n. [Mega + lith; cf. F. m[ e]galithe.] A large stone; especially, a large stone used in constructing ancient monuments. {Meg a*lith ic}, a. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
