Funerary

/ˈfjuːnəreri/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or used in a funeral or burial; connected with the ceremony or rituals of death.

Etymology

From Latin 'funerarius' (relating to funerals), derived from 'funus' (funeral). The '-ary' suffix indicates 'relating to.'

Kelly Says

Archaeologists study funerary objects—the pottery, gold, and tools buried with the dead—to understand how ancient people thought about the afterlife!

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