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cromlech (krŏm`lĕk) [Welsh or Breton,=crooked stone], term that has changed in meaning from its original equivalent to dolmen dolmen (dŏl`mĕn, dōl–) ..... Click the link for more information. . It later came to be used for a single standing stone and now usually refers to a circle of such stones; however, the term is used in this sense for such remains on the Continent, e.g., Britanny and Portugal, rather than for those on the British Isles. cromlech 1. a circle of prehistoric standing stones 2. (no longer in technical usage) a megalithic chamber tomb or dolmen How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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