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Meaning of Tomb
A structure or container for burying or storing the remains of the dead
Definitions
- A stone or concrete structure above or below the ground, used for burying or storing the remains of the dead
- * A place or structure for burying or storing the remains of a specific person or group of people
Etymology of Tomb
The word "tomb" originates from the Old French word "tombe", which is derived from the Latin word "tumba", meaning "mound" or "burial mound"
The Latin word "tumba" is also related to the Greek word "tumbos", meaning "mound" or "grave"
The word "tomb" has been used in the English language since the 13th century to refer to a structure or container for burying or storing the remains of the dead
Example Uses
- The pharaoh's tomb was discovered in the Valley of the Kings
- * The tomb of the unknown soldier is a memorial to those who have died in war
- * The ancient tomb was filled with treasures and artifacts