1. Plural of crannoge; prehistoric or ancient artificial islands or lake dwellings, typically found in Ireland and Scotland, constructed of wood, stone, and earth.
Usage: archaeology; chiefly British and Irish English

Examples

• Archaeologists discovered several crannoges in the Irish lakes dating back to the Iron Age.
• The crannoges provided evidence of how ancient Celtic peoples lived on water.
• Excavations of crannoges have revealed detailed information about prehistoric settlement patterns.
• Many crannoges were strategically built for defense and protection from invaders.
• The wooden structures of crannoges were remarkably well preserved in the waterlogged soil.