Word · Frequency #49028
tumulus
/ˈtjuːmjuləs/
noun
坟冢；古坟
a mound of earth raised over a prehistoric tomb; a barrow
- 1.
A mound of earth, especially one placed over a prehistoric tomb; a barrow.
古坟；冢
古坟；冢；冢；坟墓；古墓
In use
The archaeologists carefully excavated the ancient tumulus, hoping to find burial artifacts.
Several tumuli dot the hillside, marking the graves of Iron Age chieftains.
A large tumulus stands near the river, and local legend says a king is buried there.
Connections
Word family
- tumuli
- plural
Learner notes
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