c. 1600, "type of stone used for coffins," from Latin sarcophagus, from Greek sarkophagos "limestone used for coffins," literally "flesh-eating," in reference to the supp [..]

stone coffin, usually decorated with inscriptions.

A stone coffin, most notably used by the ancient Egyptians and Romans.

a stone coffin (usually bearing sculpture or inscriptions) A sarcophagus is a funeral receptacle for a corpse, most commonly carved or cut from stone. The word "sarcophagus" [..]

n. A stone coffin or a chest-like tomb.

noun Definition: a mummy's coffin made out of stone Example Sentence: The sarcophagus is for a dead mummy.

Coffin, particularly ones from ancient Egypt.

(n) a stone coffin (usually bearing sculpture or inscriptions)

N M coffin| grave

(Gk. "flesh eating") A coffin or tomb, made of stone, wood or terracotta, and sometimes (especially among the Greeks and Romans) carved with inscriptions and reliefs.

coffin of stone or lead

From the Greek word meaning; "flesh eater". It was the name given to the stone container within which the coffins and mummy were placed.

Coffin in stone, marble or other material. Roman sarcophagi were decorated with bas-relief sculptures on the sides, while Etruscan sarcophagi generally had a statue of the deceased, in a reclining pos [..]

A stone or clay coffin, often inscribed or decorated with sculpture

A stone coffin. Usually designed to be freestanding above ground, these were often ornately carved and decorated.

A rectangular, coffin-shaped box tapering to a smaller size at the bottom. Can be used as a cellaret or tea caddy.

A coffin or tomb, made of stone, wood or terracotta, and sometimes (especially among the Greeks and Romans) carved with inscriptions and reliefs.

A stone coffin, often inscribed or decorated with sculpture. (informal) The cement and steel structure that encases the destroyed reactor at the power station in Chernobyl, Ukraine.