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catacomb

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of catacomb

usually catacombs plural an underground burial chamber
  • explored the catacombs looking for evidence about burial customs of that ancient society
Synonyms of catacomb

crypt, vault
Words Related to catacomb

mausoleum, sepulchre (or sepulcher), sepulture, tomb

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