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  1. 1. n. A funeral pile; a combustible heap on which the dead are burned; hence, any pile to be burnt. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. wood heaped for burning a dead body as a funeral rite Source: wordnet
  3. 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. Source: webster
  4. 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. Source: adambom
  5. 5. n:100 n. wood heaped for burning a dead body as a funeral rite Source: ecdict

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