cromlech

[ krom-lek ]

noun

, Archaeology.

1. (no longer in technical use) a megalithic chamber tomb.

cromlech

/ ˈkrɒmlɛk /

noun

1. a circle of prehistoric standing stones
2. (no longer in technical usage) a megalithic chamber tomb or dolmen

Word History and Origins

Origin of cromlech¹

1595–1605; < Welsh, equivalent to crom bent, curved, crooked (feminine of crwm ) + lech, combining form of llech flat stone

Word History and Origins

Origin of cromlech¹

C17: from Welsh, from crom, feminine of crwm bent, arched + llech flat stone

Example Sentences

Others, the so-called cromlechs, form the setting of religious observances.

From Literature

In autumn a memorial garden will be created around the stone cromlech to complete what is a lasting reminder of the sacrifice made by the people of Wales who fought in the First World War.

From BBC

The cromlech built in Langemark, Belgium is marking the 100th anniversary of the war's outbreak.

From BBC

The centre is as level and almost as smooth as a billiard table, and exactly in the centre stands a cromlech.

From Project Gutenberg

Away up among them is another huge quoit or cromlech, probably marking the burial-place of some chieftain long before Arthur's date.

From Project Gutenberg