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sarcophagus
nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/sɐɾˈkɔfɐɡu/sar·có·fa·go
Definition
1A stone coffin, often decorated, used for burying the dead, especially in ancient times.
Usage examples
“The museum displayed a beautifully carved Roman sarcophagus.”
“The pharaoh's sarcophagus was made of solid granite.”
Common combinations
Egyptian sarcophagusstone sarcophagusroyal sarcophagusopen a sarcophagus