sarcophage

from ancient Greek sarkophagos ("eater of flesh or meat" or "limestone that consumes flesh", see sarco- and -phage). Ancient tombs were given this name because it is said they were made of a caustic stone that consumed the flesh of the bodies placed inside.

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  • englishenglish:mummy bag
  • polishpolish:sarkofag