mezzolith

/mɛzəˈlɪθ/

Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical stone monument or artifact from prehistoric times, often used in speculative fiction or as a plot device.

“The archaeologist carefully examined the mezzolith, trying to decipher its mysterious markings.”

2. noun

A megalithic structure, especially one from the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age.

“The ancient mezzolith stood silently, its purpose lost to the passage of time.”

Synonyms

  • megalith
  • monument

Antonyms

  • remnant
  • ruin