viary

Meanings

• noun

  A type of Malagasy religious shrine or burial site, often containing relics or sacred objects.

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Variants

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varied , varies , vary , varying , varyingly

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Etymology

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Derived from the Malagasy word 'vary' meaning sacred or holy.

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Trivia

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1. The Malagasy word 'vary' can also mean 'sacred' or 'holy' in general.

2. Viaries are often decorated with colorful fabrics and offerings, such as food, flowers, and incense.

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1. Famadihana: A traditional Malagasy ancestor worship ceremony also known as the 'turning of the bones', during which the remains of the deceased are exhumed and rewrapped in new cloth.

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Culture

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In Malagasy tradition, viaries are believed to house the spirits of ancestors and are an important part of the cultural and religious life of the Malagasy people. They are often found in rural areas and are tended to by local priests or priestesses.

How to Memorize "viary"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, sacred building or site in rural Madagascar, with offerings and relics inside.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'viary' with the idea of a sacred place or ancestral shrine.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'viary' is a type of sacred shrine or burial site in Malagasy culture.

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