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- [krom-lek]
- /ˈkrɒm lɛk/
- /ˈkrɒm.lek/
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- [krom-lek]
- /ˈkrɒm lɛk/
Definitions of cromlech word
- noun cromlech a circle of prehistoric standing stones 3
- noun cromlech (no longer in technical usage) a megalithic chamber tomb or dolmen 3
- noun cromlech dolmen 3
- noun cromlech a Neolithic monument of megaliths, arranged in a circle and surrounding a mound or dolmen 3
- noun cromlech (no longer in technical use) a megalithic chamber tomb. 1
- noun cromlech (in Wales) a megalithic tomb consisting of a large flat stone laid on upright ones. 1
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Origin of cromlech
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Welsh, equivalent to crom bent, curved, crooked (feminine of crwm) + lech, combining form of llech flat stone
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Parts of speech for Cromlech
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cromlech popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
cromlech usage trend in Literature
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