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tumulus

Pronunciation: /ˈtjuːmjʊləs/

Definition of tumulus

noun (plural tumuli /-lʌɪ, -liː/)

  • an ancient burial mound; a barrow.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin; related to tumere 'swell'

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