Tumuli
noun, plural tumuluses, tumuli
[too-myuh-lahy, tyoo-] /ˈtu myəˌlaɪ, ˈtyu-/ (Show IPA)
1.
Archaeology. an artificial mound, especially over a grave; barrow.
2.
Geology. a domelike swelling or mound formed in congealed lava.
noun (pl) -li (-liː)
1.
(archaeol) (no longer in technical usage) another word for barrow2
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