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sepulcher

/sɛpˈʌlkər/ noun · British & US
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What does sepulcher mean?

noun

A structure for housing a dead body, especially a grand or elaborate one. A place of burial.

Example

"The ancient Egyptians built elaborate sepulchers for their pharaohs."

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