tombeau

tomb, grave

noun tohm-BOH Rare

Origin: Old French tombe + -eau (diminutive suffix)

Usage Note

Tombeau refers to an ornate tomb or monumental grave, more elaborate than a simple tombe. The plural is tombeaux. The expression à tombeau ouvert (at breakneck speed, literally 'with the tomb open') describes reckless driving. In music, a tombeau is a commemorative composition written in honour of a deceased person.

Examples

"Le tombeau du roi est visité chaque année."

Natural Translation

The king's tomb is visited every year.

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