Definition of Tumulus

1. Noun. (archeology) a heap of earth placed over prehistoric tombs.

Exact synonyms: Barrow, Burial Mound, Grave Mound
Generic synonyms: Hill, Mound
Category relationships: Archaeology, Archeology

Definition of Tumulus

1. n. An artificial hillock, especially one raised over a grave, particularly over the graves of persons buried in ancient times; a barrow.

Definition of Tumulus

1. Noun. (archaeology) A mound of earth, especially one placed over a prehistoric tomb; a barrow. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Tumulus

1. a mound over a grave [n -LI or -LUSES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tumulus

tumult
tumulted
tumulting
tumults
tumultuarily
tumultuariness
tumultuary
tumultuation
tumultuations
tumultuos
tumultuous
tumultuous disturbance
tumultuously
tumultuousness
tumultus cordis
tumulus (current term)
tumuluses
tun
tuna
tuna-fish
tuna fish
tuna fish salad
tuna fishes
tuna melt
tuna oil
tuna salad
tunabilities
tunability
tunable
tunableness

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