pyre

Meanings

• noun

  A large pile of wood or other material, often used for burning something, such as cremating a deceased person or making a bonfire.

  - "The pyre was lit as the sun set."
  - "The ashes of the deceased were scattered on the wind after the pyre had burned for hours."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pyre
pyre , hire , tire , desire

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Variants

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pyre , pyres

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Etymology

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Originating from the Old English word 'pyr', meaning a pile of wood.

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Trivia

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1. Pyres were used in ancient Greece to purify temples and to honor the gods.

2. In some cultures, it is believed that the smoke from a pyre can carry the soul of the deceased to the afterlife.

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Related Concepts

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1. cremation: The act of reducing a dead body to ashes using a pyre.

2. bonfire: A large, often community-built, fire, usually used for recreational or ceremonial purposes.

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Culture

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Pyres have been used in various cultures throughout history for cremation, religious rituals, and celebrations. In Hinduism, for instance, the dead are often cremated on a pyre, which is considered an essential part of the funeral rites.

How to Memorize "pyre"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large pile of wood or other material, perhaps with a body or other objects placed on top. Visualize the fire consuming the pyre, turning the materials into ashes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pyre' with the image of a funeral, or with the idea of a large, wood-burning fire.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'pyre' with the word 'pile' or 'pyramid' of wood.

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