grave mound

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Noun grave mound has 1 sense

burial mound, grave mound, barrow, tumulus - (archeology) a heap of earth placed over prehistoric tombs
--₁ is a kind of mound, hill

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Grave Mound

Definition:

A grave mound refers to a burial mound or a tumulus, which is an ancient burial practice where a mound of earth and stones is constructed over a tomb or a burial site. It is often used as a marker or memorial for the deceased.

Senses:

Noun: A mound of earth and stones built over a burial site.
Noun: An ancient burial practice where a mound is constructed over a tomb.

Examples:

1. The archaeologists discovered a significant grave mound dating back to the Bronze Age.

2. The local tribes create beautiful grave mounds to honor their ancestors.

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