columbarium
Meaning
- (declension-2) dovecote, birdhouse for domestic pigeons
- (declension-2) a hole for a horizontal member such as a joist or rafter; a gain or mortise
- (declension-2) a hole in the side of a waterwheel near its axle, where the water lifted by the wheel exits
- (declension-2) an opening for oars in the side of a vessel; an oarlock
- (declension-2) an underground chamber for interring cremated remains, with niches for the urns of ashes
Translations
colombier
περιστερώνας
palomar
Kolumbarium
colombaia Columbarium
duiventil
pombal
colombièr
colomarPronounced as (IPA)
[kɔ.ɫʊmˈbaː.ri.ũː]
Etymology
From columba (“dove”) + -ārium (“place for”).
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