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pyre

noun

/paɪər/

Meaning

A heap of combustible material, especially one used for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony.

The villagers built a pyre to honor the deceased.

funeral pyre

bonfire, blaze, fire, heap, conflagration

grave, tomb, burial

funeral pyre, burning pyre, build a pyre, wooden pyre

The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.

a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency

written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit; books and writings...

an appliance for keeping food and drinks cold

An official responsible for keeping records or registers.

a traditional Indian stringed musical instrument with a long neck and resonating body