funerary

adjective

fu·​ner·​ary ˈfyü-nə-ˌrer-ē How to pronounce funerary (audio)
: of, used for, or associated with burial
a pharaoh's funerary chamber

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Many of the funerary engravings that have been found are much longer and more detailed than the one in Blais’ studio. Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024 This specific funerary treatment appears to have been reserved for a limited number of individuals, raising questions about their status. Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025 Now, archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed roughly 1,500 stone blocks that once made up part of Hatshepsut's valley temple, which is located near her funerary temple in the city of Luxor. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Jan. 2025 In research on the burial process of ancient animals, University of Alberta’s Robert Losey discusses in-depth the funerary traditions of leaving human items like spoons with your pet for their journey into the afterlife. Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for funerary 

Word History

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of funerary was in 1661

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“Funerary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/funerary. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.

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