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sepulcher

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun sepulcher has 1 sense
  1. burial chamber, sepulcher, sepulchre, sepulture - a chamber that is used as a grave
    --1 is a kind of grave, tomb; chamber
    --1 has particulars:
     crypt; Holy Sepulcher, Holy Sepulchre; mausoleum; repository, monument; vault, burial vault

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Sepulcher

Description:

A sepulcher is a burial place, usually an above-ground tomb or monument, where the deceased are laid to rest. It is a solemn and often ornate structure that serves as a final resting place for the departed.

Sample Sentences:

As a noun:

  1. The ancient king's sepulcher was discovered during an archaeological excavation.
  2. Many tourists visit the famous sepulchers of historical figures at the local cemetery.

As a verb:

  1. The family decided to sepulcher their loved one in a plot overlooking the valley.
  2. It is customary in some cultures to sepulcher deceased family members in mausoleums.

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