cromlech

Meanings

• noun

  A type of prehistoric monument, consisting of a circular arrangement of stones, often with a central opening.

  - "The archaeological site contained several cromlechs."
  - "The cromlech dates back to the Neolithic period."

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Synonyms

bowing stone

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Variants

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cromlech , cromlechs

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Etymology

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From the Old Celtic word 'kromlechos', meaning 'circle of stones'.

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Trivia

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1. Cromlechs are also known as 'stone circles'.

2. The largest known cromlech is located in Carnac, France, and consists of over 3,000 stones.

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1. Stonehenge: A famous cromlech located in England, consisting of a ring of standing stones.

2. Dolmen: A type of prehistoric tomb consisting of a large flat stone supported by vertical stones.

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Culture

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In European folklore, cromlechs are often associated with the ancient Celts and their religious practices. They are believed to have been used as sites for rituals and ceremonies related to fertility, agriculture, and the changing of the seasons.

How to Memorize "cromlech"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a circular arrangement of stones, with a central opening.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cromlech' with 'circle of stones'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Circle of stones, cromlech is its name'.

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