Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ossuarium

noun

/ɒsˈjʊərɪəm/

Definition

A place where the bones of the dead are stored or collected.

Examples

The church had an ancient ossuarium beneath its altar.
Many ossuaria contain the bones of several individuals, reflecting the burial customs of the time.

Meaning

Ossuarium refers to a structure or repository designed specifically for the burial and storage of human skeletal remains, often used in cemeteries or religious contexts.