Ossuary

Synonyms of ossuary

• charnel house
• crypt
• sepulcher

Collocations of ossuary

ancient ossuary

Frequency: 70 %

Archaeologists discovered an ancient ossuary filled with human remains.

empty ossuary

Frequency: 60 %

The tomb contained an empty ossuary, indicating the remains had been moved.

small ossuary

Frequency: 50 %

The small ossuary held the bones of a child.

decorated ossuary

Frequency: 45 %

The decorated ossuary was adorned with intricate carvings and designs.

limestone ossuary

Frequency: 35 %

The limestone ossuary was well-preserved despite its age.

Idiomatic Expressions for ossuary

• Phrase: ossuary of forgotten dreams
  Meaning: refers to a place where hopes and ambitions that were never realized are stored or abandoned
  Usage: The old theater had become an ossuary of forgotten dreams.