CHARNEL


Meaning of CHARNEL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈchär-n ə l ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French carnel, charnel, probably alteration of charner, from Medieval Latin carnarium, from Latin carn-, caro flesh — more at carnal

Date: 14th century

: a building or chamber in which bodies or bones are deposited — called also charnel house

• charnel adjective

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