Carnac

[ kahr-nak; French kar-nak ]

noun

1. a commune in SW Morbihan, in NW France, SE of Lorient: megalithic monuments. 3681.

Carnac

/ ˈkɑːnæk /

noun

1. a village in NW France: noted for its many megalithic monuments, including alignments of stone menhirs

Other Words From

• Car·na·cian [kahr-, ney, -sh, uh, n], adjective

Example Sentences

In one of his most famous sketches, Johnny Carson channeled his psychic abilities as “Carnac the Magnificent.”

From The Daily Beast

Raoul, whose flail had made even De Carnac give way, turned to follow, but Richard was on him.

From Project Gutenberg

The great axe was swinging over his head; and as it poised, first De Carnac, then Nasr, then the rest by tens cleared the wall.

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The great mace of Sebastian had dashed the sword aside, and De Carnac smote the man-at-arms so that he toppled with a dull cry.

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On the continent of Europe, the most extensive series is that of Carnac in Brittany.

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Four days later the émigrés landed at Carnac, among the early monuments of the Celtic race.

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