pyres

Meanings

• noun

  A large open-air structure for burning deceased bodies or offerings.

  - "The Hindu tradition includes the use of pyres for cremation."
  - "The pyre was lit as a part of the funeral rites."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pyres
pyre's , hires , wires , tires , spires

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Variants

List of all variants of pyres that leads to same result
pyre , pyres

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Etymology

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Originating from Old English 'pyr' meaning 'pile of wood'.

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Trivia

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1. Pyres have been used for various purposes throughout history, including religious ceremonies, offerings, and even as a means of disposing of waste.

2. In ancient Greece and Rome, it was common to build large public pyres for the cremation of important figures or heroes.

3. Some cultures believe that the smoke from a pyre carries the soul of the deceased to the afterlife.

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Related Concepts

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1. cremation: A method of disposing of the dead by burning.

2. funeral pyre: A pyre used for cremation during a funeral ceremony.

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Culture

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Pyres hold significant cultural and religious importance in various traditions, particularly in Hinduism, Buddhism, and ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, where they are used for cremation or offerings.

How to Memorize "pyres"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large wooden structure with a fire burning inside.
   - Visualize the pyre as a pile of logs or wood.
   - Think of a funeral ceremony with a pyre in the background.

2. associate
   

   - Associate pyres with cremation and funeral rites.
   - Remember pyres as structures used to burn offerings or deceased bodies.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Think of P-Y-R-E as 'Pile Your Remains Eternally'.
   - Remember the word 'Pyre' by associating it with the word 'Funeral'.

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