Dolmen (noun)

A prehistoric megalithic tomb consisting of two or more upright stones supporting a large flat horizontal capstone.

Origin:

From the breton word "taol" (table) and "maen" (stone) meaning table stone or table-like stone structure.

Examples:

1. The dolmen was erected by prehistoric people as a tomb for their dead.
2. The dolmen consisted of two upright stones supporting a large flat capstone.
3. The dolmen was an important religious and cultural site for prehistoric people.
4. Archeologists have uncovered many dolmens in the region.
5. Dolmens are found all over the world, dating back to the Neolithic period.