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Pyre: meaning, definitions and examples

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pyre

 

[ paษชษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

funeral ritual

A pyre is a structure, typically made of wood, used for burning a body as part of a funeral rite. This practice can be found in various cultures around the world, where the act of cremation symbolizes a release of the soul and a return to nature. The use of a pyre is often accompanied by rituals, prayers, or chants that honor the deceased. It is an ancient tradition, deeply rooted in spirituality and communal remembrance.

Synonyms

cremation fire, funeral pyre

Examples of usage

  • The body was placed on the pyre for the last rites.
  • In Hindu culture, it is customary to cremate the deceased on a pyre.
  • The flames rose high from the pyre, illuminating the night sky.
  • Family members gathered around the pyre to say their final goodbyes.

Translations

Translations of the word "pyre" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Scheiterhaufen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tumpukan kayu untuk pembakaran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพะถะธั‰ะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stos

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„šใ็ซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bรปcher

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pira

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ateลŸ yฤฑฤŸฤฑnฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™”์žฅ์šฉ ํ™”๋•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญุฑู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pohล™ebnรญ hranice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pohrebnรฝ hranol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ซ่‘ฌๅ †

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ognjiลกฤe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brenna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั‚ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ”แƒชแƒฎแƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒ’แƒ แƒแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odun yฤฑฤŸฤฑnฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pira

Etymology

The term 'pyre' originates from the Greek word 'purus', meaning fire, and has been used historically to describe a type of combustible structure intended for burning corpses. The use of pyres dates back to ancient civilizations, including the Greeks and Romans, who saw cremation as a respectful way to dispose of the dead, allowing for their spirits to ascend to the afterlife. The concept of a pyre is deeply embedded in various cultural and religious practices, symbolizing purification and the release of the soul. As the practice of burial became more common in certain cultures, the pyre remained a significant element in the funerary rites of others, particularly in Hinduism, where it is seen as a vital step towards moksha, or liberation from the cycle of rebirth. Over time, the pyre has also been represented in literature and art, often symbolizing transition and the ephemeral nature of life.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,545, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.