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tumulus

One entry found for tumulus.
Main Entry: tu·mu·lus
Pronunciation: 'tü-my&-l&s, 'tyü-, 't&-
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural tu·mu·li /-"lI, -"lE/
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin; akin to Latin tumEre to swell -- more at THUMB
: an artificial hillock or mound (as over a grave); especially : an ancient grave : BARROW