Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

altar tomb

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.54 in modern English

Syllables: al-tar -tomb
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A monumental memorial resembling an altar, often with a canopy.

Example Sentences

"Altar tombs were often placed over the vaults or burying-place, and frequently on the north and south walls of choirs, aisles, and chantry chapels."

Inflected Forms

altar tombs (plural)

Questions

What does altar tomb mean?: A monumental memorial resembling an altar, often with a canopy.

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