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    Graves
    /ɡrɑːv/

    noun

    • 1. a red or white wine from the district of Graves, to the south of Bordeaux in France.

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  2. www.ncesc.com › geographic-pedia › what-does-skullWhat does skull and crossbone mean on a gravestone? - NCESC

    4 days ago · The skull and crossbones is a design consisting of a human skull and two long bones crossed behind it. It originated in the Late Middle Ages as a symbol of death and served as a memento mori, a reminder of the inevitability of death, on tombstones.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › TumulusTumulus - Wikipedia

    Jun 19, 2024 · A tumulus (pl.: tumuli) is a mound of earth and stones raised over a grave or graves. Tumuli are also known as barrows , burial mounds or (in Siberia and Central Asia) kurgans , and may be found throughout much of the world.

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  5. jconradfantasy.com › round-barrows-bronze-ageRound Barrows Bronze Age Wales' Burial Mounds

    1 day ago · A barrow is a burial mound from ancient times. The word “barrow” comes from the Old English word “beorg.” Beorg originates from Germanic and is related to the German word “berg,” meaning “hill” or “mountain. A “Cairn” is a mound of stones used to cover a grave, as a landmark, or as a memorial.

  6. www.artnews.com › art-news › newsAncient Greco-Roman Graves Found in Egyptian City of Aswan

    4 days ago · June 25, 2024 3:13pm. The dig at Aswan. Courtesy Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. More than 30 ancient graves were unearthed in the Egyptian city of Aswan, a site that has in the past ...

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › Graves' diseaseGraves' disease - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    5 days ago · /ˌgreɪvz dəˈziz/ /greɪvz dɪˈziz/ IPA guide. Definitions of Graves' disease. noun. exophthalmos occurring in association with goiter; hyperthyroidism with protrusion of the eyeballs. synonyms: exophthalmic goiter. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Graves' disease."

  8. www.justhighstone.com › what-does-a-broken-columnWhat does a broken column gravestone mean?-Justhighstone

    4 days ago · A broken column gravestone holds deep meaning in cemetery symbolism. It represents a life cut short. The column stands for strength and support. When broken, it shows a sudden end. This symbol appears on many graves from the 1800s and early 1900s. It was common in Victorian-era cemeteries. The style reflects the period’s focus on death and ...

  9. www.ezylegal.in › blogs › understanding-ipc-sectionUnderstanding IPC Section 300 – Murder in India

    2 days ago · Punishment for Murder (IPC Section 302): Murder is a grave offense under Indian law and is punishable with: Death Penalty: In the most severe cases, where the murder falls under special circumstances defined by law. Life Imprisonment: In cases where death penalty is not awarded, life imprisonment is the prescribed punishment.