COLUMBARIUM


Meaning of COLUMBARIUM in English

[ ˌkɒl(ə)m'bɛ:rɪəm ]

■ noun ( plural columbaria ) a room or building with niches for funeral urns to be stored.

Origin

C18: from L., lit. 'pigeon house'.

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