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morgue

/mɔːrɡ/ /mɔːrɡuː/ noun · British & US
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What does morgue mean?

noun

A place where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation. A collection of photographs or other materials, especially those of a sensational or morbid nature.

Example

"The morgue was a somber place where families came to identify their loved ones."

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