Hypogeum
[hahy-puh-jee-uh m, hip-uh-] /ˌhaɪ pəˈdʒi əm, ˌhɪp ə-/
noun, plural hypogea
[hahy-puh-jee-uh, hip-uh-] /ˌhaɪ pəˈdʒi ə, ˌhɪp ə-/ (Show IPA)
1.
Ancient Architecture. the underground part of a building, as a vault.
2.
an underground burial chamber.
/ˌhaɪpəˈdʒiːəm/
noun (pl) -gea (-ˈdʒiːə)
1.
an underground vault, esp one used for burials
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