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pyre

/paɪə/

/paɪr/

Translations

pyrenoun

pyres

/paɪə/

/paɪr/

bûchersurtout dans le contexte funéraire

The villagers gathered around the pyre to pay their last respects to the deceased.

Les villageois se sont rassemblés autour du bûcher pour rendre un dernier hommage au défunt.

Additional translations

bûchergrand bûcher allumé pour servir de signal, de balise ou pour brûler quelque chose

Synonyms

funeral pyre

pyreadjective

/ˈpaɪə/

/ˈpaɪr/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a funeral or ceremonial pyre; relational adjective with no comparative or superlative forms.

funéraireemploi attributif, en lien avec un bûcher funéraire

The archaeologists uncovered pyre remains indicating an elaborate burial rite.

Les archéologues ont découvert des restes funéraires indiquant un rite d’inhumation élaboré.

Definitions

pyrenoun

A heap of combustible material, especially one for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony.

The villagers gathered around the pyre to pay their last respects to the deceased.

A large pile or heap of combustible material set ablaze, often used as a beacon, signal, or for destroying things by fire.

A towering pyre of driftwood had been ignited on the beach to celebrate the solstice.

pyreadjective

Relating to or associated with a funeral or ceremonial pyre, especially when used attributively before another noun.

The archaeologists uncovered pyre remains indicating an elaborate burial rite.