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sarcophagus

/sษ‘ห(ษน)หˆkษ’fษ™ษกษ™s/
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noun

Simple Meaning

a stone box used in ancient times to hold a dead body.

When to Use

๐Ÿ“šAcademic Writing๐Ÿ“Exam Vocabulary
Advanced โ€” complex ideas, academic/professional

Examples in Conversation

โ€œThe museum just opened a new exhibit with an Egyptian sarcophagus.โ€

โ€œHave you ever seen a real sarcophagus up close?โ€

โ–ถFull Definition

A stone coffin, often inscribed or decorated with sculpture.

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Word Family:
sarcophagi