cenotaph
Americannoun
noun
noun
Other Word Forms
- cenotaphic adjective
Etymology
Origin of cenotaph
1595–1605; < Latin cenotaphium < Greek kenotáphion, equivalent to kenó ( s ) empty + -taphion ( táph ( os ) tomb + -ion diminutive suffix)
Example Sentences
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Theirs are among 51 names on that pale grey granite cenotaph.
From BBC
The two minute silence was observed and then politicians, dignitaries and military personnel began the wreath laying at the cenotaph.
From BBC
Inaugurated in 1932, the marble cenotaph honours the memory of Greek soldiers fallen in combat.
From Barron's
Flowers and messages were left at the cenotaph in the One Direction performer's home town following his death in Argentina in October.
From BBC
Ms Rogers said the knitted cenotaph and soldier are open to anyone to view at the reception building of the retirement village.
From BBC
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