Sarcophagus
Sarcophagus noun - A boxlike container for holding a dead body.
Usage example: the crypt under the abbey church contains the sarcophagus of the monastery's founding abbot
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Synonyms for Sarcophagus
Urn and sarcophagus are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Urn" instead a noun "Sarcophagus".
Urn
Urn noun - A large vase that usually has a pedestal or feet.
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Synonyms for Urn
Sarcophagus and urn are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sarcophagus" instead a noun "Urn".
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