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tumulus

Syllabification: (tu·mu·lus)
Pronunciation: /ˈt(y)o͞omyəˌləs/

Definition of tumulus

noun (plural tumuli /-ˌlī/)

  • an ancient burial mound; a barrow.

Origin:

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

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