praalgraf
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Dutch praalgraf. Equivalent to praal + graf.
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]praalgraf (plural praalgrafte)
- A decorative grave or funerary monument (e.g. a large statue), a mausoleum.
- Synonym: mausoleum
- Die diktators van hierdie land behoort in praalgrafte gesit te word.
- The dictators of this country are supposed to be placed in ostentatious graves.
Dutch
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]praalgraf n (plural praalgraven)
- a decorative grave or funerary monument (e.g. a large statue), a mausoleum
- Synonym: mausoleum
- Een praalhans behoort in een praalgraf begraven te worden.
- A braggart ought to be buried in an ostentatious grave.
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