arcosolium

American  

[ahr-kuh-soh-lee-uhm] / ˌɑr kəˈsoʊ li əm /

noun

plural

arcosolia

1. (in Roman catacombs) an arched recess for a sarcophagus.

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Etymology

Origin of arcosolium

1875–80; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin arc ( us ) arc + -o- -o- + solium sarcophagus

Example Sentences

The name of the owner of this conspicuous tomb is engraved above the arcosolium: AMPLIATI.

From Pagan and Christian Rome by Lanciani, Rodolfo Amedeo

It is a painting on the vaulted roof of an arcosolium in the cemetery of St. Priscilla, and it is reproduced in the work before us in its original size.

From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by Rameur, E.

The front of the arcosolium is closed by a wall, on the surface of which is an interesting fresco, which is here reproduced.

From Pagan and Christian Rome by Lanciani, Rodolfo Amedeo

Other forms of very frequent recurrence are the table tomb and arched tomb, or arcosolium.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" by Various

Each side of the cubiculum, except that of the entrance, usually contains a recessed tomb, either a table-tomb or an arcosolium.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" by Various