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mortuary
1. adj. of, or relating to death or a funeral; funereal
2. n. A place where dead bodies are stored prior to burial or cremation.
3. n. (historical) A sort of ecclesiastical heriot, a customary gift claimed by, and due to, the minister of a parish on the death of a parishioner.

Example Sentences

Another area in which they are making their mark is in the mortuary.

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