megalithic

megalithic

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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

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  • 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

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