sepulchre

Meanings

• noun

  A large hollow monument or structure, especially one used as a tomb or burial place.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɛpəlkə(r)/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

tomb

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sepulchre
tomb , gomb , comb , womb

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Variants

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sepulcher , sepulchers , sepulchre , sepulchres , sepulchered , sepulchering , sepulchred , sepulchring

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Etymology

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From Old French sepulcre, from Latin sepulcrum, from sepulcre 'to bury'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'sepulchre' is often used interchangeably with the word 'tomb'.

2. The tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a famous sepulchre in Arlington National Cemetery.

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Related Concepts

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1. mausoleum: A large above-ground tomb, especially an elaborate one.

2. tombstone: A marker or monument set up to commemorate a deceased person.

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Culture

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In Christianity, a sepulchre is the tomb of Jesus Christ. In literature, sepulchres are often used as settings for dark and mysterious stories. In art, sepulchres are depicted as ornate and intricately decorated structures.

How to Memorize "sepulchre"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, ornate stone structure with a door and a cross on top. Visualize people placing flowers and candles at the base of the structure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sepulchre' with the idea of a final resting place for the dead.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'sepulchre' by associating it with the word 'sepulture', which means the act of burying someone.

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