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   megalithic

   /ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to or denoting prehistoric monuments made of or containing large stones: "massive megalithic monuments"
   • ▪ relating to or denoting prehistoric cultures characterized by the erection of monuments made of large stones: "the resident Megalithic peoples"
   • 2. massive or monolithic: "megalithic corporations"

   Word Origin mid 19th century: from mega- ‘large’ + Greek lithos ‘stone’ + -ic.

   Scrabble Points: 18

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