dolmen
dolmen
Definition
dol·men (dōl′mən, däl′-)
noun
a Neolithic tomb or monument consisting of a large, flat stone laid across upright stones; cromlech
Etymology: Fr < Bret taol, table + men, stone
dolmen
Usage Examples
Preposition: with
- capstone: Tripod dolmen with capstone gracefully balanced on three tall supporting stones.
Adjective modifier
- prehistoric: This year he took us to one of the many Prehistoric Dolmen which populate this area of France.
- large: Skellig Michael Dingle Peninsula On the way we will visit the largest dolmen in Europe - the 100-ton Browne's Hill Dolmen.
- impressive: The site is one of the most impressive dolmens to be found in England.
- classic: Nash describes is as a classic portal dolmen once incorporated into a long mound.
Converse of object
- include: Beside other touristic points of interest including a dolmen, it is also very near the Mondego river.
- visit: Skellig Michael Dingle Peninsula On the way we will visit the largest dolmen in Europe - the 100-ton Browne's Hill Dolmen.
- call: The line then veers southwards to Gidleigh and then on to the Neolithic dolmen called Spinster's Rock which could have female associations.
Noun used with modifier
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