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trilithon

[ trahy-lith-on, trahy-luh-thon ]
/ traɪˈlɪθ ɒn, ˈtraɪ ləˈθɒn /
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noun

a prehistoric structure consisting of two upright stones supporting a horizontal stone.

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Also tri·lith [trahy-lith]. /ˈtraɪ lɪθ/.

Origin of trilithon

1730–40; <Greek trílithon, neuter of trílithos having three stones. See tri-, -lith

Words nearby trilithon

trilemma, trilinear, trilingual, triliteral, triliteralism, trilithon, trill, Trilling, trillion, trillionaire, trillium
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trilithon

trilith (ˈtraɪlɪθ)

/ (traɪˈlɪθɒn, ˈtraɪlɪˌθɒn) /

noun

a structure consisting of two upright stones with a third placed across the top, such as those of Stonehenge

Derived forms of trilithon

trilithic (traɪˈlɪθɪk), adjective

Word Origin for trilithon

C18: from Greek; see tri-, -lith
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