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larnax Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A type of small closed coffin, box, or ash-chest used in ancient Minoan and Greek cultures as a container for human remains, often crafted from terracotta and elaborately decorated.
Usage Example
"During the excavation of the Minoan tomb, archaeologists uncovered a beautifully painted terracotta sarcophagus containing skeletal remains."
Strong
sarcophagus
coffin
ossuary
Weak
urn
• noun (Context 2)
A box, chest, or coffer used in ancient Greece for storing everyday household items, textiles, or precious objects.
Usage Example
"Classical texts occasionally describe a chest being used to securely store valuable jewelry and folded garments in a wealthy household."
Strong
chest
coffer
box
Weak
casket
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