noun
- Plural of columbarium; structures with niches or compartments for storing cremated remains or housing pigeons.
Usage: Most commonly refers to burial structures in modern contexts.; Can also refer to dovecotes or pigeon houses in historical or architectural contexts.
Examples
- The cemetery installed several columbaries to accommodate families preferring cremation.
- Ancient Roman columbaries held the ashes of thousands of citizens.
- The new columbaries feature individual plaques for each family member.
- Medieval columbaries served as both burial sites and sources of pigeon meat.
- The architect designed the columbaries with elegant marble niches.
- Many families chose the columbaries for their space-efficient design.