menhir

[men-heer]

menhir Definition

a tall upright stone of a kind erected in prehistoric times in western Europe.

Using menhir: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "menhir" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The menhir was erected by ancient people for religious purposes.

  • Example

    The menhir is believed to have been erected around 2000 BC.

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Summary: menhir in Brief

A 'menhir' [men-heer] is a tall upright stone that was erected in prehistoric times in western Europe. It was used for religious purposes and is believed to have been erected around 2000 BC.