Ossilegium
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ossilegium is a noun meaning The collection of the bones of a dead person, after decomposition of the soft tissue, for placement in an ossuary.
Meaning
The collection of the bones of a dead person, after decomposition of the soft tissue, for placement in an ossuary.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include reliquiae, anatomy, paleo-osteology, atomy, osteoarcheology, sarcophagus.
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