Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
feretro
noun
feh-reh-troh
Definition
A feretro is a type of coffin or a funeral bier used to carry a deceased person.
Examples
- The feretro was decorated with flowers for the funeral service.
- She placed a photograph on the feretro as a tribute to her grandfather.
Meaning
It is a Spanish term that refers specifically to the structure used to hold and transport a body during funerary rituals.
Synonyms
- coffin
- bier
- casket
- tomb