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MenhirA menhir is a large, upright stone (monolith or obelisk), usually of prehistoric origin. The word "menhir" originated in the Breton language.The shape of a menhir tends to be square, tapering toward the top. They are generally roughly-hewn. Menhirs are featured prominently in the Asterix comic series, here with a teardrop shape. See also: standing stone 
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