henge

n. （史前英格兰人的）圆形石结构, 圆形木结构

发音

其它 /hɛnd͡ʒ/

词形变化

henges 复数 henges

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A prehistoric enclosure in the form of a circle or circular arc defined by a raised circular bank and a circular ditch usually running inside the bank, with one or more entrances leading into the enclosed open space.

  2. 2.

    A stone circle.

词源

Back-formation from Stonehenge, although it is not strictly a henge.

来源：wiktionary