Meaning of the word sepulcher in English
What does sepulcher mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
sepulcher
US /ˈsɛp.əl.kər/
UK /ˈsɛp.əl.kə/
Noun
a small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is laid or buried
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The ancient king was laid to rest in a grand sepulcher.
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They discovered a hidden sepulcher filled with ancient artifacts.
Verb
to place in a sepulcher; bury
Example:
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The family decided to sepulcher their loved one in the family crypt.
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The ancient Egyptians would often sepulcher their pharaohs with great treasures.