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The correct answer is mound of stones.

Cairn

A. urn
B. heap of stones
C. embankment
D. grotto

The correct answer is (B) Heap of stones piled up as a tombstone, memorial, landmark, etc. A pyramid of rough stones constructed to serve as a marker, etc.

Cairn comes from Gaelic carn (an elevation), Middle English carn.

Examples of use:

  • A cairn marked the location of the grave.
  • He uses a cairn to designate each corner of his property.


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