cinerary
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of cinerary
1740–50; < New Latin cinerārius; cineraria
Example Sentences
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They’re cinerary jars, crafted by British ceramist Julian Stair to hold human remains.
From Washington Post
Many are in old cinerary urns displayed in glass-encased time capsules, along with displays of old photographs and keepsakes.
From New York Times
A description on the wall tells the viewer "this cinerary jar is made for, and from, the cremated remains of Lesley James Cox", who was the artist's uncle-in-law.
From The Guardian
The 2nd Room— Is a corridor filled with cinerary urns, chiefly from Volterra, bearing recumbent figures, ludicrously stunted.
From Project Gutenberg
It was used chiefly for cinerary purposes, the Germanic peoples having a decided preference for vessels of horn, wood, or metal.
From Project Gutenberg
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