dolmen

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈdɒl.mɛn/
• (GA) IPA: /ˈdoʊl.mən/, /ˈdɑl.mən/

Noun

dolmen (plural dolmens)

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

Synonyms

• cromlech
• portal tomb

Translations

• French: dolmen
• German: Dolmen, Hünenbett, Hünengrab, Hünenstein
• Portuguese: dólmen
• Russian: дольме́н
• Spanish: dolmen

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