dakhma

[ dahk-muh ]

/ ˈdɑk mə /

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noun

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“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.

Origin of dakhma

1860–65; <Persian; Middle Persian dakhmak,Avestan daxma- funeral site

As soon as the ceremony was over, we were led into another building, where a model of the dakhma was to be seen.
From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan|Helena Pretrovna Blavatsky
Having deposited it in an iron coffin—the same for everyone—they carry it to the dakhma.
From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan|Helena Pretrovna Blavatsky
Great care is taken at the erection of a Dakhma that the rain-water can run off from the bier of the corpse.
The History of Antiquity|Max Duncker
When this point has been reached, the Dakhma should be levelled.
The History of Antiquity|Max Duncker

The kinspeople follow the corpse in silence to within ninety paces of the Dakhma.
The History of Antiquity|Max Duncker