I. ˈmȯr-chə-ˌwer-ē, -chü-ˌer- adjective
Etymology: Latin mortuarius of the dead, from mortuus dead
Date: 1514
1. : of or relating to the burial of the dead
2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of death
II. noun
( plural -ar·ies )
Date: 1865
: a place in which dead bodies are kept until burial ; especially : funeral home