crypt
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/krɪpt/
hidden chamber
Etymology
Etymology Information
'crypt' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'crypta,' where 'crypta' meant 'vault' or 'hidden place.'
Historical Evolution
'crypta' transformed into the Old French word 'crypte,' and eventually became the modern English word 'crypt' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'vault' or 'hidden place,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'underground burial chamber.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an underground room or vault beneath a church, used as a chapel or burial place.
The ancient crypt was filled with historical artifacts.
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Noun 2
a small anatomical cavity or depression.
The crypts of the tonsils can harbor bacteria.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35