pyres

[US]/paɪəz/
[UK]/paɪrz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a large pile of combustible material, especially for burning a body in a funeral rite

Phrases & Collocations

funeral pyres

cremation pyres

wooden pyres

sacred pyres

ceremonial pyres

burning pyres

ancient pyres

mass pyres

funeral pyre

pyres of ash

Example Sentences

the ancient ritual involved lighting pyres at sunset.

they gathered around the pyres to pay their respects.

pyres were traditionally used for cremating the dead.

the smell of burning wood from the pyres filled the air.

during the festival, pyres are lit to celebrate the harvest.

they built large pyres to honor their ancestors.

pyres are often associated with ancient burial practices.

the flickering flames of the pyres created a haunting atmosphere.

in some cultures, pyres are a symbol of purification.

after the ceremony, the pyres were left to burn throughout the night.

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