catacomb

Noun

An underground burial place, consisting of tunnels with recesses for tombs.

ریشه

From Late Latin 'catacumbas', possibly from a proper name, 'Catacumbas', of uncertain origin.

مثال

• The catacomb was discovered during an archaeological excavation.
• The catacombs in Rome are a popular tourist attraction.
• The ancient Egyptians built catacombs to bury their pharaohs.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Explore the catacombs Beneath the catacombs Buried in the catacombs