Henge
//hɛnd͡ʒ// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
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. nonstandard
Etymology
Back-formation from Stonehenge, although it is not strictly a henge.
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