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ossuary in German

ossuary in German is Beinhaus, Ossarium, Karner — ossuary means an ossuary is a container or structure — an urn, box, or chamber — built to hold human bones.

ossuary in German

Beinhaus
noun
A container, receptacle, or building, such as an urn or vault, for holding the bones of the dead.
Ossarium
noun
A container, receptacle, or building, such as an urn or vault, for holding the bones of the dead.
Karner
noun
A container, receptacle, or building, such as an urn or vault, for holding the bones of the dead.

What does "ossuary" mean?

  1. noun An ossuary is a container or structure — an urn, box, or chamber — built to hold human bones.
    "The monastery's ossuary holds the remains of monks going back centuries."
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ossuary in a sentence

  • The monastery's ossuary holds the remains of monks going back centuries.
  • Archaeologists found a small stone ossuary sealed inside the tomb.

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What is "ossuary" in German?
"ossuary" in German is Beinhaus, Ossarium, Karner. ossuary means: An ossuary is a container or structure — an urn, box, or chamber — built to hold human bones.
How do you use "ossuary" in a sentence?
Example: "The monastery's ossuary holds the remains of monks going back centuries." In German, "ossuary" is Beinhaus, Ossarium, Karner.
Are there other ways to say "ossuary" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "ossuary": Beinhaus, Ossarium, Karner.
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