Synonyms & related words for catafalque

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of catafalque — including hearse, dais. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to catafalque

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Synonyms for catafalque

Common synonyms for catafalque include hearse, dais — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does catafalque come from?

The word catafalque breaks down into 2 roots of Greek and Latin origin: cata-, from Greek kata (“down”); and falque, from Latin fala (“scaffolding, wooden tower”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.