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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Middle English, from Latin; akin to Latin tumēre to swell — more at thumb

First Known Use: 15th century

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