henge

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A prehistoric enclosure in the form of a circle or circular arc defined by a raised circular bank and a circular ditch usually running inside the bank, with one or more entrances leading into the enclosed open space.
  2. A stone circle.

Pronunciation

/hɛnd͡ʒ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-henge.wav

Word forms

henge henges

Etymology

Back-formation from Stonehenge, although it is not strictly a henge.

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