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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

ossuary

/ɒsˈjuːəri/ noun · British & US
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What does ossuary mean?

noun

A container or room for holding the bones of the dead, especially in a church or chapel. A repository or collection of human bones, especially skulls.

Example

"The ossuary in the cathedral was a somber reminder of the transience of human life."

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