Synonyms:
Stonehenge
Meaning: an ancient megalithic monument in southern England; probably used for ritual purposes
Usage examples
THE ENCOUNTER AT STONEHENGE
"You won't SEE Stonehenge every day, young man," said the custodian, a little piqued.
For a moment Dr. Martineau's mind hung in doubt and then he knew it for the young American of Stonehenge.
"You can hardly expect him to understand--at his age," said the custodian, jealous for the honor of Stonehenge....
The above prescription was given to me many years ago by the late Dr. Walsh (Stonehenge), and I have found it of great service, both for my own eyes, also those of animals and birds.
"It looks," Sir Richmond said, "as though some old giantess had left a discarded set of teeth on the hillside." Far more impressive than Stonehenge itself were the barrows that capped the neighbouring crests.