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/.
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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), adjectiveWord Origin for trilithon
C18: from Greek; see tri-, -lith
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