Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
caixão
noun
/kaiˈʃɐ̃w/
Definition
A large wooden or metal container used for holding a dead body, typically during a funeral or burial.
Examples
- Ele foi colocado em um caixão de madeira.
- A cerimônia foi realizada ao lado do caixão.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘caixão’ literally translates to ‘coffin’ in English. It refers to the receptacle that accommodates a deceased person’s body.
Synonyms
- coffin
- bier
- tomb