loculus (Meaning)
loculus (n)
a small cavity or space within an organ or in a plant or animal
loculus (n.)
One of the spaces between the septa in the Anthozoa.
One of the compartments of a several-celled ovary; loculament.
Synonyms & Antonyms of loculus
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loculus Sentence Examples
- The granite rock contained a large loculus, a cavity that had once held a body.
- Archaeologists carefully extracted a delicate artifact from the narrow loculus of an ancient tomb.
- The loculus in the medieval reliquary was intricately carved with biblical scenes.
- The deceased was interred in a rock-cut loculus, with their remains protected by a stone slab.
- The loculus on the ossuary bore the name of the deceased, providing a glimpse into the past.
- The ornate loculus in the catacombs resembled a miniature chapel, complete with frescoes and carvings.
- Researchers analyzed the contents of the loculus, hoping to uncover insights into ancient burial practices.
- The sandstone loculus had weathered over time, leaving only faint traces of its original shape.
- The loculus was sealed shut with mortar, preserving its contents for centuries.
- The discovery of a loculus in an abandoned burial ground rekindled interest in the history of the site.
FAQs About the word loculus
a small cavity or space within an organ or in a plant or animalOne of the spaces between the septa in the Anthozoa., One of the compartments of a several-celled
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No antonyms found.
The granite rock contained a large loculus, a cavity that had once held a body.
Archaeologists carefully extracted a delicate artifact from the narrow loculus of an ancient tomb.
The loculus in the medieval reliquary was intricately carved with biblical scenes.
The deceased was interred in a rock-cut loculus, with their remains protected by a stone slab.
