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Meaning of crypt
A crypt is a chamber or vault beneath the level of the earth or a building, typically used as a burial place.
Etymology of crypt
The word "crypt" comes from the Old French "crypte", which is derived from the Latin "crypta", meaning "vault" or "hidden place"
The Latin "crypta" is itself derived from the Greek "kryptē", meaning "hidden place" or "cave"
Historically, the term "crypt" has been used to describe underground burial places, especially those found in ancient churches and cathedrals
Synonyms
tomb
vault
sepulcher
mausoleum
catacomb
cemetery
graveyard
burial ground
necropolis
charnel house
ossuary
reliquary
burial chamber
resting place
grave
monument
memorial
shrine
sanctuary
grotto
alcove
recess
cell
chamber
room
cavern
hollow
Definitions
- A chamber or vault beneath the level of the earth or a building, especially one used as a burial place
- A hidden or secret place, especially one used for illicit or clandestine activities
- In biology, a small cavity or pit, especially one containing a sense organ
Usage Examples
- The crypt beneath the cathedral contained the remains of several former bishops
- The secret crypt was used as a hiding place for valuable treasures during times of war
- The biologist studied the crypts in the plant's leaves to understand its unique sense organs