First Known Use: 15th century
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tumulus
noun tu·mu·lus \ˈtü-myə-ləs, ˈtyü-, ˈtə-\
plural tu·mu·li\-ˌlī, -ˌlē\
Definition of TUMULUS
: an artificial hillock or mound (as over a grave); especially : an ancient grave : barrow
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Origin of TUMULUS
Middle English, from Latin; akin to Latin tumēre to swell — more at thumb
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