inhume

[ in-hyoomor, often, -yoom ]

verb (used with object)

, in·humed, in·hum·ing.

1. to bury; inter.

inhume

/ ɪnˈhjuːm /

verb

1. tr to inter; bury

Derived Forms

• inˈhumer, noun
• ˌinhuˈmation, noun

Other Words From

• inhu·mation noun
• in·humer noun
• unin·humed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of inhume¹

1610–20; < Medieval Latin inhumāre, equivalent to Latin in- in- ² + -humāre, derivative of humus earth ( humus ); exhume

Word History and Origins

Origin of inhume¹

C17: from Latin inhumāre, from in- ² + humus ground

Example Sentences

The good Secretary was instructed to spill it along in a furrow and afterward inhume it with soil.

From Project Gutenberg

It may be absurd to wait too long; it is indecorous to inhume too soon.

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