henge

/hɛndʒ/
noun
  1. A prehistoric monument consisting of a circular or oval area enclosed by a bank and ditch, often with standing stones, such as Stonehenge.
    • Archaeologists discovered a new henge buried under a field in England.
    • Stonehenge is the most famous henge in the world.
    • The ancient henge was likely used for ceremonies or astronomical observations.
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