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/kɹɪpt/ · crypt
noun
- A cave or cavern The hikers stumbled upon a hidden crypt deep in the mountains, filled with ancient formations.
- An underground vault, especially one beneath a church that is used as a burial place The old church had a crypt where many historical figures were laid to rest.
- A small pit or cavity in the surface of an organ or other structure The doctor examined the crypt in the patient's kidney to determine the cause of the infection.
Did you know? The word 'crypt' has been used in various contexts, including architecture, anatomy, and even cryptography, where it refers to a hidden or secret message. The term has also been popularized in fiction, such as in horror stories and fantasy novels, to describe mysterious and often eerie underground places.