sarcophaguses

Meanings

• A large, ornate container used to house the remains of deceased individuals, particularly ancient Egyptians.

  - "Ancient Egyptian sarcophagi were often made of limestone and decorated with hieroglyphics."
  - "Modern funerals may involve the use of a casket or coffin, which can be thought of as a modern-day sarcophagus."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sarcophaguses
Coffin , offin , arafatin , moffin , and koffin are some words that rhyme with 'sarcophagus'.

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Sarcophagus () :
   

2. Sarcosporidium () :
   

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Variants

List of all variants of sarcophaguses that leads to same result
sarcophagi , sarcophagus , sarcophaguses

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'sarcophagus' comes from the Greek words 'sarkos' meaning 'flesh' and 'phagos' meaning 'eater'. Thus, a sarcophagus is essentially a 'flesh eater' or container for holding dead flesh.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the term 'sarcophagus' was first used in English in the late 15th century?

2. Did you know that ancient Egyptian sarcophagi were often decorated with hieroglyphics and other intricate designs, which were believed to protect the deceased and ensure their safe passage to the afterlife?

3. Did you know that modern funeral practices, such as the use of caskets or coffins, can be thought of as modern-day sarcophagi, which serve the same purpose as their ancient Egyptian counterparts, which is to provide a respectful and secure final resting place for the deceased.

4. Did you know that Sarcosporidium, the microscopic parasitic protozoan that is responsible for causing various diseases in animals and humans, was first discovered in the late 19th century by Belgian zoologist and parasitologist, Camille Lefebvre?

5. Did you know that there are several different species of Sarcosporidium, each of which is responsible for causing different diseases in animals and humans?

6. Did you know that some species of Sarcosporidium, such as Sarcosporidium falcatum and Sarcosporidium hanseni, are responsible for causing diseases in a wide range of animal species, including cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, horses, camels, and various species of wild and exotic animals?

7. Did you know that some species of Sarcosporidium, such as Sarcosporidium enterica and Sarcosporidium andersoni, are responsible for causing diseases in humans, particularly in developing countries where access to safe water and adequate sanitation facilities is limited?

8. Did you know that some species of Sarcosporidium, such as Sarcosporidium aviculare and Sarcosporidium reptile, are responsible for causing diseases in birds and reptiles, respectively?

9. Did you know that some species of Sarcosporidium, such as Sarcosporidium moniliforme and Sarcosporidium muris, are responsible for causing diseases in fish and mice, respectively?

10. Did you know that Sarcosporidium, the microscopic parasitic protozoan that is responsible for causing various diseases in animals and humans, is a member of the phylum Apicomplexa, which is a large and diverse phylum of protozoan parasites that is characterized by the presence of apical structures, which are specialized organelles that are located at the apical end of the parasite and are involved in various functions, such as attachment to host cells, penetration of host cells, and feeding on the intracellular contents of host cells.

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