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mausoleum

/ˌmɔː.zəˈliː.əm/

Meanings
  • A large, grandiose tomb, especially one that is a building in its own right.

    - "The ancient Egyptians built magnificent mausoleums for their deceased pharaohs."
    - "The Taj Mahal in India is a world-famous mausoleum, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with mausoleum
mausoleum , crypt , sepulcher , tomb , sepulture
Homophones
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  1. mausoleum () : A large, grandiose tomb, especially one that is a building in its own right.

  2. musoleum () : A building or structure designed to house and protect large quantities of musical instruments.


Variants
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mausolea , mausoleum , mausoleums
Etymology
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From the Greek word mausoleion, derived from mausoleios, a Greek word meaning 'tombs' or 'sepulchres'.


Trivia
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  1. {"term"=>"Taj Mahal", "description"=>"The Taj Mahal is a world-famous mausoleum located in Agra, India. It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth in 1631. The Taj Mahal is considered to be one of the most beautiful buildings in the world, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site."}

  2. {"term"=>"Ancient Egyptian Mausoleums", "description"=>"The ancient Egyptians built magnificent mausoleums for their deceased pharaohs. These mausoleums were often elaborate structures that included various chambers, courtyards, and other features designed to ensure the pharaoh's comfortable afterlife. Some of the most famous ancient Egyptian mausoleums include the Pyramids of Giza, the Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Hatshepsut."}


How to Memorize "mausoleum"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a large, grandiose tomb that is a building in its own right. Imagine intricate carvings and detailed artwork adorning the exterior of the tomb. The entrance is grand and imposing, with ornate doors that lead into the inner sanctum of the tomb.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'mausoleum' with grandeur, elegance, and a sense of finality. Think of a mausoleum as a grand and imposing tomb, designed to house and protect the remains of a deceased person or persons. A mausoleum is often built as a monument to the memory of the deceased person or persons, and is often adorned with intricate carvings, detailed artwork, and other ornamental features that add to its grandeur and elegance.

  3. mnemonics

    - To remember the definition of a mausoleum, use the following mnemonic: 'A Grand, Imposing Tomb, housing the remains of a Deceased Person or Persons, often built as a Monument to their Memory, and adorned with Intricate Carvings, Detailed Artwork, and other Ornamental Features that add to its Grandeur and Elegance.' Use this mnemonic to remember the definition of a mausoleum.


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