lihyanite

/lɑɪˈhænɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of ancient South Arabian inscribed stone, especially from the region of Lihyan in northwestern Arabia.

“The archaeologist studied the lihyanite stones to learn more about the culture of ancient Lihyan.”

Synonyms

  • South Arabian relic
  • inscribed stone

Antonyms

  • non-historical artifact
  • uninscribed stone