tri·lith·on (tr -l th  n, trl-thn ) also tri·lith (trlth)n. A prehistoric structure consisting of two large stones set upright to support a third on their tops, found especially in Europe. [Greek, neuter of trilithos, having three stones : tri-, tri- + lithos, stone.] |
trilithon [traɪˈlɪθɒn ˈtraɪlɪˌθɒn], trilith [ˈtraɪlɪθ]
n
(Social Science / Archaeology) a structure consisting of two upright stones with a third placed across the top, such as those of Stonehenge
[from Greek; see tri-, -lith]
trilithic [traɪˈlɪθɪk] adj
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