Gravestone and Sepulchre

Gravestone

Gravestone noun - A shaped stone laid over or erected near a grave and usually bearing an inscription to identify and preserve the memory of the deceased.
Usage example: we love to tour old cemeteries and read the hauntingly poetic inscriptions on the gravestones
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Synonyms for Gravestone

Sepulchre and gravestone are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sepulchre" instead a noun "Gravestone".

Sepulchre

Sepulchre noun - A final resting place for a dead person.
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Synonyms for Sepulchre

Gravestone and sepulchre are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gravestone" instead a noun "Sepulchre".

Nearby Word: sepulchral
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