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tumulus

UK
/ˈtjuːmjʊləs/
US
/ˈtjuːmjələs/

Translations

tumulusnoun
tumuli
pl
UK
/ˈtjuːmjʊləs/
US
/ˈtjuːmjələs/
The archaeologists discovered an ancient tumulus in the field.
Археологи обнаружили древний курган в поле.
могильный холм
The tumulus was covered with grass and wildflowers.
Могильный холм был покрыт травой и полевыми цветами.
Additional translations
холм
насыпь
Synonyms
mound
tomb
burial mound
grave mound
barrow
tumulusadjective
UK
/ˈtjuːmjʊləs/
US
/ˈtuːmjələs/
Used attributively to modify another noun, meaning ‘relating to or characteristic of burial mounds (tumuli)’.

Definitions

tumulusnoun
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.
tumulusadjective
Relating to or characteristic of tumuli, especially burial mounds.
The site revealed tumulus culture pottery and bronze artifacts.
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