arcosolium

[ ahr-kuh-soh-lee-uhm ]

noun

, plural ar·co·so·li·a [ahr-k, uh, -, soh, -lee-, uh].

1. (in Roman catacombs) an arched recess for a sarcophagus.

Word History and Origins

Origin of arcosolium¹

1875–80; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin arc ( us ) arc + -o- -o- + solium sarcophagus

Example Sentences

A peculiar form of grave common in these chambers, as well as in the galleries, is that known as the arcosolium, or arched tomb.

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The arcosolium to which this is attached contains the remarkable paintings represented in the accompanying engraving.

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However, all tombs of this period fall into two groups, kk tombs and arcosolium tombs.

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In arcosolium tombs the receptacles are benches cut in the wall, like the berths in a steamer's cabin.

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Other forms of very frequent recurrence are the table tomb and arched tomb, or arcosolium.

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