trilithon
1 of 1noun/ˈtraɪlɪθɑn/
Forms:trilithons
1
a structure made of two large vertical stones supporting a horizontal stone across the top, forming a kind of doorway
- The ancient site featured several trilithons made of massive stones.
- The trilithon at the stone circle stood as a symbol of ancient engineering.
- Archaeologists discovered a new trilithon hidden in the forest.
- The trilithon was carefully placed to align with the sun at certain times of the year.
- Each trilithon in the circle was slightly different in size and shape.