Ossuary
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈɒsjʊəɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ossuary is a noun meaning A container, receptacle, or building, such as an urn or vault, for holding the bones of the dead.
Meaning
A container, receptacle, or building, such as an urn or vault, for holding the bones of the dead.
Word Forms
- ossuaries
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include urn, ossuarium, repository, columbarium, mortuary, shrine.
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