orthostat
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An upright stone or slab, especially one which is part of a larger structureAn upright stone or slab, especially one which is part of a larger structure.
/ˈoɹ.θəˌstæt/
Meaning
1 sensesAn upright stone or slab, especially one which is part of a larger structure.
Near-synonyms: menhir, standing stone
Origin
Ancient Greek ὀρθοστάτης (orthostátēs, “upright shaft”); analysable as ortho- + -stat.Ancient Greek ὀρθοστάτης (orthostátēs, “upright shaft”); analysable as ortho- + -stat.
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