Complete Definition of "catafalque"

was wotd|2006|February|24
English
Alternative forms
catafalco

Etymology
From French catafalque, from Italian catafalco

Pronunciation
IPA|/�kæt��fælk/
SAMPA /<tt>"k{t@%f{lk</tt>/

Noun
catafalque (plural catafalques)
#A platform used to display or convey a coffin during a funeral, often ornate

Translations
Polish: katafalk m

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