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Etymology of the English word sarcophagus

the English word sarcophagus
derived from the Latin word sarcophagus (coffin, grave)
derived from the Greek word sarkophagos, σαρκοφάγος

Date

The earliest known usage of sarcophagus in English dates from the 17th century.

Cognates

Dutch sarcofaag, French sarcophage, German Sarkophag, Norwegian sarkofag, Swedish sarkofag

Usage

Word found in Modern English




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