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trilithon

tri·lith·on
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [trahy-lith-on, trahy-luh-thon]
    • /traɪˈlɪθ ɒn, ˈtraɪ ləˈθɒn/
    • /trˈaɪlɪθən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [trahy-lith-on, trahy-luh-thon]
    • /traɪˈlɪθ ɒn, ˈtraɪ ləˈθɒn/

Definitions of trilithon word

  • noun trilithon a prehistoric structure consisting of two upright stones supporting a horizontal stone. 1
  • noun trilithon a structure consisting of two upright stones with a third placed across the top, such as those of Stonehenge 0

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Origin of trilithon

First appearance:

before 1730
One of the 48% newest English words
1730-40; < Greek trílithon, neuter of trílithos having three stones. See tri-, -lith

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Parts of speech for Trilithon

noun
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trilithon popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% 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.

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Synonyms for trilithon

noun trilithon

  • dolmen — a structure usually regarded as a tomb, consisting of two or more large, upright stones set with a space between and capped by a horizontal stone.

Top questions with trilithon

  • what is a trilithon?

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