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pyre

/paɪər/ noun · British & US
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What does pyre mean?

noun

A large pile of wood or other combustible material, typically used for burning a dead body or other material in a funeral rite. A structure of wood or other combustible material, often used for ceremonial or symbolic purposes.

Example

"The pyre was lit at sunset, and the flames rose high into the sky."

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