What does INURN mean?

inurn

Parts of Speech: verb

Definitions: to place (cremated remains) in an urn; to inter (cremated remains) in an urn

Pronunciations: US: /ɪnˈɜrn/, UK: /ɪnˈɜːn/

Origin and Usage: Inurn is a verb that has been in use since the 17th century. It derives from the Latin word "inurnare," which means "to put in an urn." The word is typically used in the context of cremation, referring to the placement of cremated remains in an urn for final disposition.

Synonyms: inter, entomb, bury, sepulcher

Related Words: inter, urned, inure, nuder, under

Example Sentences:

• After the cremation, the family decided to inurn the ashes in a beautiful urn.
• The couple planned to inurn their beloved dogs ashes in a special urn in their garden.
• It is customary to inurn the remains of a loved one in a cemetery or mausoleum.