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columbarium

/kəmˈbærɪəm/ noun · British & US
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What does columbarium mean?

noun

A building or structure for storing urns containing the ashes of the dead, especially in a cemetery or churchyard. A collection of columns, especially in a building.

Example

"The columbarium in the old church was a beautiful example of Gothic architecture."

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