ossuary in Greek
ossuary in Greek is οστεοφυλάκιο — ossuary means an ossuary is a container or structure — an urn, box, or chamber — built to hold human bones.
ossuary in Greek
οστεοφυλάκιο
Pronounced: osteofylakio
A container, receptacle, or building, such as an urn or vault, for holding the bones of the dead.
What does "ossuary" mean?
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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 Greek?
"ossuary" in Greek is οστεοφυλάκιο. ossuary means: An ossuary is a container or structure — an urn, box, or chamber — built to hold human bones.
How do you pronounce οστεοφυλάκιο?
"ossuary" in Greek is οστεοφυλάκιο, pronounced "osteofylakio".
How do you use "ossuary" in a sentence?
Example: "The monastery's ossuary holds the remains of monks going back centuries." In Greek, "ossuary" is οστεοφυλάκιο.
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