anta

Portuguese

/ˈɐ̃.ta/, /ˈɐ̃.tɐ/

noun
Definitions
  • (architecture) anta
  • dolmen prehistoric megalithic tomb

Etymology

Derived from Old Portuguese anta derived from Latin antae (pilasters, jamb, square pilasters, wall posts of a temple).

Origin

Latin

antae

Gloss

pilasters, jamb, square pilasters, wall posts of a temple

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