tumulus

UK
/ˈtjuːmjʊləs/
US
/ˈtjuːmjələs/
tumulusnoun
tumuli
pl
UK
/ˈtjuːmjʊləs/
US
/ˈtjuːmjələs/
Translations
The archaeologists discovered an ancient tumulus that contained artifacts from a long-lost civilization.
Les archéologues ont découvert un ancien tumulus qui contenait des artefacts d’une civilisation oubliée depuis longtemps.
Additional translations
tumulusTerme géologique.
Definitions
A mound of earth and stones raised over a grave or graves.
The archaeologists discovered an ancient tumulus that contained artifacts from a long-lost civilization.
A mound formed on the surface of a lava flow by the upwelling of molten rock beneath a solidified crust; a lava pressure ridge.
The basaltic plain was dotted with tumuli created during the volcanic eruption.
Synonyms
grave mound
burial mound
tumulusadjective
UK
/ˈtjuːmjʊləs/
US
/ˈtuːmjələs/
Used attributively to modify another noun, meaning ‘relating to or characteristic of burial mounds (tumuli)’.
Translations
tumulaireRelatif à un tumulus, surtout à une sépulture.
The site revealed tumulus culture pottery and bronze artifacts.
Le site a révélé des poteries de culture tumulaire et des artefacts en bronze.
Definitions
Relating to or characteristic of tumuli, especially burial mounds.
The site revealed tumulus culture pottery and bronze artifacts.