mortuary

Meanings

• noun

  A building or room where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation.

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Synonyms

soulscot , morgue

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mortuary
funery , hunery , tunery

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Variants

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mortuary , mortuaries

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'mortuarius,' meaning 'pertaining to death'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the word 'mortuary' in English was in the late 14th century.

2. In some cultures, it is believed that the dead should be kept in a mortuary for several days before burial to allow the soul to depart from the body.

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Related Concepts

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1. funeral home: A business that provides funeral and mortuary services, including embalming, caskets, and funeral services.

2. morgue: A large room or building where dead bodies are kept for identification and storage before burial or cremation.

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Culture

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Mortuaries have been an integral part of various cultures and religions for centuries. They serve as a place for families and friends to pay their last respects to the deceased before they are laid to rest. In literature, mortuaries have been depicted in works such as Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Fall of the House of Usher' and Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein'.

How to Memorize "mortuary"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, solemn building with a sign that reads 'Mortuary'. Imagine the inside, filled with quiet rooms where families come to pay their respects.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mortuary' with the idea of death and mourning. Think of it as a place where people go to say goodbye.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Mortuary Means Memorializing the Departed' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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