funerary

Adjective

Meaning

of or for or relating to a funeral

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

funeral feral funereal obituary necrologic epitaphic necrological

Phrases with the word

funerary monument funerary grounds funerary box khufu's funerary complex funerary mask funerary remains

Examples

funerary urn Source: Internet

An Egyptian funerary inscription of 1430 BC records that the warrior Amenhotep (Amenophis) II was also renowned for his feats of oarsmanship. Source: Internet

Ancient Roman relief carving of a midwife However, in the Roman West, our knowledge of practicing midwives comes mainly from funerary epitaphs. Source: Internet

As a funerary deity, she was associated with Osiris, lord of the underworld, and was considered his wife. Source: Internet

By the early Middle Kingdom (c. 2055–1650 BCE), non-royal Egyptians believed that they, too, could overcome death as Osiris had, by worshipping him and receiving the funerary rites that were partly based on his myth. Source: Internet

Baptisteries commonly adopted centralised plan forms derived from funerary chapels; and are invariably separate from the congregational basilica. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

funeralist funeralize funerall funerary box funerary grounds funerary mask