Catafalque

ENZH

What Does Catafalque Mean?

  • 灵车
  • 安放灵柩的台

Catafalque Pronunciation

/ˈkætəˌfɔːk/

Catafalque Definition

noun

Definition

A raised platform or coffin, used to display the body of a deceased person during a funeral or memorial service.

In ZH

一个抬高的平台或棺材,用于在葬礼或悼念服务期间展出已故者的遗体。

How to Use Catafalque in a Sentence

  • The catafalque was beautifully adorned with flowers.
  • During the ceremony, the catafalque stood at the center of the hall.
  • A soldier stood guard beside the catafalque at all times.
  • The catafalque was draped in the national flag.
  • Friends and family gathered around the catafalque to pay their respects.