sacrum
Pronunciation: [ˈsa.krũː]
“sacrum” is a Latin word. Its 7 meanings in English:
noun
- A holy or sacred object, e.g. statue, image, emblem, vessel, utensil.
- A holy or sacred place, e.g. sanctuary, shrine, temple.
- A religious act or observance, e.g. a sacrifice, festival, rite.
- Divine worship or religion.
- The private religious rites of a family.
- Poems (as sacred to the muse).
- Secrets, mysteries.
Etymology
From sacer (“sacred, holy”).
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