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ossuary in Swedish

ossuary in Swedish is benhus, ossuarium, benurna — ossuary means an ossuary is a container or structure — an urn, box, or chamber — built to hold human bones.

ossuary in Swedish

benhus
noun
A container, receptacle, or building, such as an urn or vault, for holding the bones of the dead.
ossuarium
noun
A container, receptacle, or building, such as an urn or vault, for holding the bones of the dead.
benurna
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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Frequently asked questions

What is "ossuary" in Swedish?
"ossuary" in Swedish is benhus, ossuarium, benurna. 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 Swedish, "ossuary" is benhus, ossuarium, benurna.
Are there other ways to say "ossuary" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 3 translations listed for "ossuary": benhus, ossuarium, benurna.
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