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Dolmen

/ˈdɒl.mɛn/

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.

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noun
  1. 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. 2

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

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