ossuaries

[US]/ˈɒs.jʊ.ər.i/
[UK]/ˈɑː.sjuː.er.i/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a container or room for the bones of dead people; a place where the remains of the dead are stored
n. ruukku tai huone kuolleiden ihmisten luille; paikka, jossa kuolleiden jäänteitä säilytetään

Phrases & Collocations

bone ossuary

luuhammo

ossuary site

luuhammaalue

ossuary chamber

luuhammakammio

ossuary burial

luuhammahautaus

ossuary remains

luuhammastahteet

historic ossuary

historiallinen luuhamma

ossuary discovery

luuhammalöytö

ossuary collection

luuhammakokoelma

ossuary artifacts

luuhammaesineet

ossuary exhibition

luuhammanäyttely

Example Sentences

the ossuary contained the remains of thousands of people.

luurasto sisälsi tuhansien ihmisten jäännökset.

visiting the ossuary was a haunting experience.

vierailu luurastossa oli ahdistava kokemus.

the ossuary is a reminder of the past.

luurasto on muistutus menneisyydestä.

many cultures have their own traditions regarding ossuaries.

monilla kulttuureilla on omia perinteitään luurastojen suhteen.

the ossuary was decorated with intricate designs.

luurasto oli koristeltu monimutkaisilla kuvioilla.

scholars study ossuaries to learn about ancient burial practices.

tutkijat tutkivat luurastoja oppiakseen muinaisista hautauskäytännöistä.

some ossuaries are located beneath churches.

osa luurastoista sijaitsee kirkkojen alla.

the ossuary served as a final resting place for many.

luurasto toimi monien viimeisenä lepoasema.

in the ossuary, bones were arranged in artistic patterns.

luurastossa luita järjestettiin taiteellisiin kuvioihin.

tourists are often fascinated by the history of the ossuary.

turistit ovat usein kiehtuneita luuraston historiasta.

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