tumuli

noun

plural of tumulus
as in barrows

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  1. cemeteries
  2. mounds
  3. graveyards
  4. tombs
Noun
  • While padlocks have been found at Jewish cemeteries in Poland, the study authors noted the site carried no other characteristic features suggesting this was a Jewish grave.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Throughout Porter County, trees that have stood up to 100 years have collapsed in cemeteries, Topoll said.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of cemeteries
Noun
  • Gardener Tomoki Kato crafted a multilayered landscape featuring undulating mounds, red pine trees, a weeping cherry tree, and a pond.
    — Joanna Kawecki, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Ahead, pest pros share how to safely get rid of fire ant mounds and help keep them under control.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of mounds
Noun
  • Another recurring ingredient is goopher dust, which consists of soil collected from graveyards.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Back home, women prepare chapatis and visit graveyards carrying flowers and prayers for deceased relatives.
    — Umar Farooq, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of graveyards
Noun
  • Archaeologists have uncovered tombs, theaters, baths, stadiums, and other remnants of the city, which was inhabited for more than 1,000 years.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Visitors can view artifacts that museum officials say offer a rare look at discoveries from ancient Egypt, including objects unearthed by archaeologists and items made of gold from tombs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of tombs
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