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 letters are of the 2nd century; but above the arcosolium was found a stone with great letters, 5 or 6 in. high: “AMPLIATI, the tomb of Ampliatus.”

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

The cubiculum contains two graves: one empty, in the arcosolium, the place of honor; the other, in front of it, of a much later date.

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

From Pagan and Christian Rome by Lanciani, Rodolfo Amedeo

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