tumulus

noun

tu·mu·lus | \ˈtü-myə-ləs,

ˈtyü-, ˈtə-\

plural tumuli\ˈtü-myə-ˌlī,

-ˌlē, ˈtyü-, ˈtə- \

Definition of tumulus

: an artificial hillock or mound (as over a grave) especially : an ancient grave : barrow

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Resembling an ancient burial mound known as a tumulus, Maropeng's entrance blends artfully with the grassland surroundings. — Smithsonian, "Accessibility Navigation," 27 Mar. 2017

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