megalith

A very large stone used in ancient monuments.

Stones 25 and 26 — Interior faces of stones 25 (stump) and 26 on the west side of the circle, viewed from northeast. In the background are hills on the island of Hoy. Ring of Brodgar stone circle, Orkney Islands, Scotland. Image credit: David Joyal

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149

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300123562

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Refers to massively large stones, especially those very roughly worked or left as found; used in various ancient monuments.

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