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Vocabulary Entry
sarcophagus
|noun
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noun
A stone coffin, often adorned with inscriptions or sculptures, used in ancient times.
Example Sentences
"The archaeologists uncovered a beautifully carved sarcophagus in the tomb."
"Inside the museum, there was a display of ancient sarcophagi from Egypt."
"The sarcophagus was believed to hold the remains of a powerful pharaoh."