loculus (Meaning)

Wordnet

loculus (n)

a small cavity or space within an organ or in a plant or animal

Webster

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

  1. The granite rock contained a large loculus, a cavity that had once held a body.
  2. Archaeologists carefully extracted a delicate artifact from the narrow loculus of an ancient tomb.
  3. The loculus in the medieval reliquary was intricately carved with biblical scenes.
  4. The deceased was interred in a rock-cut loculus, with their remains protected by a stone slab.
  5. The loculus on the ossuary bore the name of the deceased, providing a glimpse into the past.
  6. The ornate loculus in the catacombs resembled a miniature chapel, complete with frescoes and carvings.
  7. Researchers analyzed the contents of the loculus, hoping to uncover insights into ancient burial practices.
  8. The sandstone loculus had weathered over time, leaving only faint traces of its original shape.
  9. The loculus was sealed shut with mortar, preserving its contents for centuries.
  10. 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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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.