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catacomb in Greek

catacomb in Greek is κατακόμβη — catacomb means an underground system of tunnels and chambers with recesses for graves, used (in former times) as a cemetery; a tunnel system used for burying the dead, as in Paris or Ancient Rome.

catacomb in Greek

κατακόμβη
noun
Pronounced: katakomvi
(often plural) An underground system of tunnels and chambers with recesses for graves, used (in former times) as a cemetery; a tunnel system used for burying the dead, as in Paris or Ancient Rome.

What does "catacomb" mean?

  1. noun An underground system of tunnels and chambers with recesses for graves, used (in former times) as a cemetery; a tunnel system used for burying the dead, as in Paris or Ancient Rome.
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What is "catacomb" in Greek?

"catacomb" in Greek is κατακόμβη. catacomb means: An underground system of tunnels and chambers with recesses for graves, used (in former times) as a cemetery; a tunnel system used for burying the dead, as in Paris or Ancient Rome.

How do you pronounce κατακόμβη?

"catacomb" in Greek is κατακόμβη, pronounced "katakomvi".

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