Funerary Meaning
/ˈfjuːn(ə)ɹəɹi/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf or relating to a funeral.
Sentence Examples
Tell me when the body gets to the funerary parlor.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ancient Egyptians used special pots for ____ purposes to hold organs.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Archaeologists discovered beautiful ____ urns that had been buried in the ancient tomb thousands of years ago.
Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Late Latin fūnerārius, from Latin funus.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The team says it has uncovered Bronze Age burnt mounds which heated water from the River Cole, Iron Age houses and funerary remains, plus evidence of Roman salt processing."
— 2021 November 3, “Network News: Coleshill's ancient past on display”, in RAIL, number 943, page 19:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ancient Egyptians used special pots for ____ purposes to hold organs.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Archaeologists discovered beautiful ____ urns that had been buried in the ancient tomb thousands of years ago.