portal tomb
noun
Simple meaning
A prehistoric megalithic tomb usually having two large upright stones and a capstone.
Pronunciation
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pawrtuhltoomSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈpɔɹtəltum
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Definition
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noun
A prehistoric megalithic tomb typically having two large upright stones and a capstone
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How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: A prehistoric megalithic tomb typically having two large upright stones and a capstone
Used this way, portal tomb is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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