Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
charnel
noun
ˈtʃɑːrnəʊl
Definition
A charnel refers to a building or vault where bodies or bones are deposited, often associated with burial or the dead.
Examples
- The charnel house was filled with the remains of those who had perished in the battle.
- In ancient times, charnels were often part of burial grounds and were treated with great reverence.
- The eerie silence of the charnel reminded the visitors of the somber history buried within its walls.
Meaning
The term is related to places connected with death and the storage of human remains.
Synonyms
- ossuary
- mortuary
- tomb
- sepulcher
