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cinerarium

/sɪnəˈrɑːriəm/ noun · British & US
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What does cinerarium mean?

noun

A container for ashes, especially one used in ancient Rome to hold the ashes of the dead. A cinerarium is also a place or structure for storing or displaying ashes.

Example

"The archaeologists discovered a beautifully crafted cinerarium in the ancient Roman tomb."

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