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catacomb

/ˈkæt.ə.kəʊm/

/ˈkæt.ə.koʊm/

Translations

catacombnoun

catacombs

/ˈkæt.ə.kəʊm/

/ˈkæt.ə.koʊm/

The ancient catacomb was discovered by archaeologists.

Древняя катакомба была обнаружена археологами.

Synonyms

burial chamber

catacombnoun

An underground cemetery consisting of a network of subterranean passageways and chambers with recesses for graves or tombs.

A single narrow catacomb ran beneath the basilica, lined with rows of early Christian graves.

A complex set of interrelated things, often used metaphorically to describe a labyrinthine or intricate structure.

The old library was a catacomb of dusty books and forgotten manuscripts.