morgue

noun \ˈmȯrg\

: a place where the bodies of dead people are kept until they are buried or cremated

: a place in the editorial offices of a newspaper, magazine, etc., where old articles and other documents are kept

Full Definition of MORGUE

: a place where the bodies of dead persons are kept temporarily pending identification or release for burial or autopsy

: a collection of reference works and files of reference material in a newspaper or news periodical office

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French

First Known Use: 1821

Medical Dictionary

noun \ˈmȯ(ə)rg\

: a place where the bodies of persons found dead are kept until identified and claimed by relatives or are released for burial

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