Definition of MARTYRIUM

martyrium

Plural: martyria, martyriums

Noun

  • A tomb or other edifice erected in homage to a martyr.

Origin / Etymology

From Ecclesiastical Latin martyrium, from Ancient Greek μαρτύριον (martúrion, “testimony”). Equivalent to martyr + -ium.

Synonyms

testatio

Scrabble Score: 16

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Words With Friends Score: 0

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