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Etymology of the Latin word catafalicum

the Vulgar Latin word catafalicum
derived from the Greek word kata, κατά (down)
derived from the Latin word fala (wooden tower or pillar)

Derivations in other languages

French eschaffaut, Italian catafalco

Usage

Word found in Vulgar Latin



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