taula

noun

tau·​la

ˈtau̇lə

plural -s

: an ancient massive crude stone structure of unknown use but suggesting a table, platform, or altar that is found especially in the Balearic islands

Word History

Etymology

Catalan, literally, table, from Medieval Latin tabula

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