Loculus
Translation of "loculus" into Russian
loculus
NounUK
/ˈlɒkjʊləs/
US
/ˈloʊkjələs/
loculi pl
The archaeologist discovered a loculus in the ancient catacomb.
Археолог обнаружил локулус в древней катакомбе.
Definitions
loculus
NounUK
/ˈlɒkjʊləs/
US
/ˈloʊkjələs/
A small compartment or niche, often used to refer to a space in a catacomb or tomb where a body or urn is placed.
The archaeologists discovered a loculus containing ancient artifacts in the ruins.
A small cavity or chamber within an organ or structure, often used in biological contexts.
The botanist examined the loculus of the plant's ovary to study its seed development.
A small compartment, box, or pocket for holding or storing items.
He kept the coins in a loculus sewn into the lining of his cloak.
Idioms and phrases
burial loculus
The archaeologists discovered a burial loculus in the ancient catacombs.
погребальная ниши
Археологи обнаружили погребальную нишу в древних катакомбах.
empty loculus
They were surprised to find an empty loculus among the graves.
пустая ниша
Они были удивлены, найдя пустую нишу среди могил.
family loculus
A large family loculus was carved into the wall.
семейная ниша
В стене была вырезана большая семейная ниша.
sealed loculus
The sealed loculus suggested the interment had not been disturbed.
запечатанная ниша
Запечатанная ниша свидетельствовала о том, что захоронение не было потревожено.
single loculus
The tomb contained a single loculus holding the remains.
одиночная ниша
В гробнице находилась одиночная ниша с останками.