What does pyre mean?
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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