henge

H4E1N1G2E1
/hɛnd͡ʒ/

noun

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.

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Meanings

nounhenge (plural henges)

plural henges

  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. nonstandardA stone circle.
  3. alternativeAlternative form of hong.

Synonyms & antonyms

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DronehengeStonehengewoodhenge

Origin

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

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

GheenGenhe
Cite this entry
APA

henge. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/henge

MLA

“henge.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/henge. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “henge,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/henge.

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