Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cerement
noun
/ˈsɛr.ɪ.mənt/
Definition
A cloth or wrapping used for a corpse; a shroud.
Examples
- The ancient Egyptians used cerements to wrap their mummies.
- During the funeral, the pallbearers carefully placed the cerement over the casket.
- In literature, cerement often symbolizes death and the afterlife.
Meaning
Cerement refers specifically to a garment or fabric that is designed to cover a dead body, often associated with burials and funerary practices.
Synonyms
- shroud
- wrapping
- burial cloth
- grave cloth
