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masculine

/sɛʁ.kœj/

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Translation

coffin

Word origin

From Latin sarcophagus, from Greek sarkophagos ('flesh-eating'), the name of a limestone said to consume bodies laid in it. English 'sarcophagus' keeps the older form.

Origin: Greek
Root: sarkophagos
English cognates: sarcophagus

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralcercueils

Examples

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The coffin was carried to the grave.

The coffins are made of pale wood.

She laid a flower on the coffin.

The coffin stays closed.

Four men carry the coffin.

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This word is part of lesson 58.