noun
- tall upright stones erected in prehistoric times, typically standing alone or in groups
Usage: archaeology
Examples
- The ancient menhirs dotted the landscape across Brittany.
- Archaeologists studied the alignment of the menhirs to understand their purpose.
- These menhirs were erected over 4,000 years ago by Neolithic peoples.
- The tallest menhir in the field stood nearly twenty feet high.
- Local legends claim the menhirs were placed by giants.
- Tourists come from around the world to see the famous menhirs of Carnac.