1. ancient stone monuments consisting of a large flat stone supported by upright stones, typically used as burial chambers
Usage: archaeological term; plural of cromlech

Examples

• The archaeologists discovered several cromlechs dating back to the Neolithic period.
• These cromlechs were built by ancient peoples as burial sites for their dead.
• The cromlechs in Wales attract thousands of tourists each year.
• Many cromlechs have been damaged by centuries of weathering.
• The massive stones used to construct these cromlechs were transported from distant quarries.
• Local legends often surround the mysterious cromlechs found throughout the countryside.