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sarcophagus

/sɑːˈkɒf.ə.ɡəs/

/sɑrˈkɑf.ə.ɡəs/

sarcophagusnoun

sarcophagi

/sɑːˈkɒf.ə.ɡəs/

/sɑrˈkɑf.ə.ɡəs/

Translations

The ancient Egyptian sarcophagus was discovered in the tomb.

Древнеегипетский саркофаг был обнаружен в гробнице.

Definitions

A stone coffin, typically adorned with a sculpture or inscription, associated with the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Rome, and Greece.

The archaeologists discovered a beautifully carved sarcophagus in the ancient tomb.

A massive protective structure built to encase and contain a damaged nuclear reactor or other hazardous site.

Engineers reinforced the Chernobyl sarcophagus to prevent further radioactive leakage.

Synonyms

sarcophagusadjective

more sarcophagus

Comp.

most sarcophagus

Super.

/sɑːˈkɒfəɡəs/

/sɑrˈkɑfəɡəs/

Used almost exclusively attributively; comparative and superlative forms are not standard.

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of a sarcophagus.

The exhibit included sarcophagus inscriptions on display panels.