campo santo
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of campo santo
Literally, “holy field”
Example Sentences
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He was refusing the mass for the dead and holy burial in the campo santo.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
We left the campo santo, and walked up the long street of the village, the quiet, contented character of the people impressing itself more strongly than ever upon my mind.
From Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. I. by Stephens, John L.
The platform of the church was the campo santo; every day the grave-digger was at his work, and soon after the padrecito left us we heard the chant heralding the funeral procession.
From Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. I. by Stephens, John L.
He died there a few days later, and was laid away in Bunhill Fields burial ground, London, which has been ever since a campo santo to the faithful.
From English Literature Its History and Its Significance for the Life of the English Speaking World by Long, William Joseph
The campo santo had been opened but about five years, and every skull had once sat, upon the shoulders of an acquaintance.
From Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. I. by Stephens, John L.
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