menhir

/mɛnˈhaɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

A large stone pillar or monument, typically of prehistoric origin, often found in a field or megalithic circle.

“The ancient site was marked by several menhirs, left behind by a long-forgotten civilization.”

Synonyms

  • megalith
  • monument
  • obelisk

Antonyms

  • sculpture
  • statue