Meaning of the word columbary in English
What does columbary mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
columbary
US /kəˈlʌm.bər.i/
UK /ˈkɒl.əm.bər.i/
Noun
1.
a dovecote; a pigeon house
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The old estate had a beautiful stone columbary where pigeons nested.
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He built a small columbary in his backyard for his pet pigeons.
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2.
a vault or structure with niches for urns containing the ashes of the dead
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After the cremation, her ashes were placed in a niche in the family columbary.
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Many cemeteries now offer modern columbaries for urn interment.
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