loculi

/loʊˈkjuːlaɪ, loʊˈkuːli/

Definitions

1. noun

Small compartments or recesses in a wall or other structure, typically for coffins or urns, especially in ancient Roman tombs.

“The archaeologists discovered a series of loculi in the ancient Roman mausoleum, each containing a coffin.”

Synonyms

  • compartments
  • recesses

Antonyms

  • alcoves
  • open spaces