funerary

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin fūnerārius, from Latin funus.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈfjuːn(ə)ɹəɹi/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈfjunəˌɹɛɹi/
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Adjective

funerary

  1. Of or relating to a funeral.
    • 2021 November 3, “Network News: Coleshill's ancient past on display”, in RAIL, number 943, page 19:
      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.

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