noun Download 🔗Share A prehistoric megalithic tomb consisting of a capstone supported by two or more upright stones, most having originally been covered with earth or smaller stones to form a barrow. Examples : "During their trip to the countryside, the family visited an ancient dolmen, a stone tomb that was likely a burial place for important people long ago. " archaeology architecture history geology tradition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share More generally, any megalithic tomb, including passage graves and wedge tombs. Examples : "While exploring the countryside, we stumbled upon a striking dolmen, a large stone tomb from a prehistoric culture. " archaeology architecture history tradition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading