crypt
UK: /krɪpt/ | US: /krɪpt/
n. 1. An underground chamber or vault, typically beneath a church, used as a burial place.
n. 2. (Anatomy) A small pit, recess, or glandular cavity in the body.
The word "crypt" originates from the Greek kryptos, meaning "hidden" or "concealed." This reflects its historical use as a concealed underground space, often for burials or religious purposes. The term later extended to anatomical contexts, describing small hidden cavities in biological structures.
The ancient church had a crypt where generations of priests were buried.
Explorers discovered a hidden crypt beneath the ruins.
The medical student studied the intestinal crypts in the lab.
Legends say the treasure was hidden in a secret crypt.
The crypt was dimly lit, with stone coffins lining the walls.