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mortuary

/ˈmɔrt͡ʃuˌɛri/ /ˈmɔrt͡ʃəˌwɛri/

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noun

Morgue, depósito de cadáveres

A place where dead bodies are stored prior to burial or cremation.

Examples :

"The family took the deceased grandmother to the mortuary for preparation before the funeral. "

La familia llevó a la abuela fallecida a la morgue para prepararla antes del funeral.

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noun

Morgue, depósito de cadáveres

A sort of ecclesiastical heriot, a customary gift claimed by, and due to, the minister of a parish on the death of a parishioner.

Examples :

"Because the farmer died without leaving a will, the vicar asserted his right to the mortuary, claiming the deceased's best milk cow as payment owed to the church. "

Debido a que el granjero murió sin dejar testamento, el vicario hizo valer su derecho a la morgue, reclamando la mejor vaca lechera del difunto como pago adeudado a la iglesia.

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adjective

Mortuorio, fúnebre

Of, or relating to death or a funeral; funereal

Examples :

"The florist shop specialized in mortuary arrangements, providing beautiful bouquets for funerals. "

La floristería se especializaba en arreglos mortuorios, proporcionando hermosos ramos para los funerales.

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