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catacombs

 

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Noun catacomb has 1 sense
  1. catacomb - an underground tunnel with recesses where bodies were buried (as in ancient Rome)
    --1 is a kind of
    tunnel

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Catacombs

Definition:

The term "catacombs" refers to underground burial sites, typically consisting of a network of tunnels or passageways, where human remains are interred.

Senses:

  1. Noun: A series of ancient underground burial chambers.
  2. Noun: Any underground network of tunnels or passageways.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The catacombs in Rome are famous for their ancient tombs and beautiful artwork.
  2. Explorers discovered a hidden network of catacombs beneath the city.
  3. The catacombs provided a secretive escape route during the war.
  4. Walking through the dimly lit catacombs filled me with an eerie sense of history.

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