Thesaurus: pyre

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1. n. A funeral pile; a combustible heap on which the dead are burned; hence, any pile to be burnt.
2. n. wood heaped for burning a dead body as a funeral rite
3. A funeral pile; a combustible heap on which the dead are burned; hence, any pile to be burnt. For nine long nights, through all the dusky air, The pyres thick flaming shot a dismal glare. Pope.
4. A funeral pile; a combustible heap on which the dead areburned; hence, any pile to be burnt.For nine long nights, through all the dusky air, The pyres thickflaming shot a dismal glare. Pope.
5. n:100 n. wood heaped for burning a dead body as a funeral rite