peristalith

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English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek περιστέλλω (peristéllō, wrap around) (from περί (perí, around) + στέλλω (stéllō, I place)) + -lith (stone). Compare peristaltic.

Noun

peristalith (plural peristaliths)

  1. A series of standing stones surrounding a barrow or burial mound.