Mortuary(noun)
A place where dead bodies are kept before burial, cremation, or examination.
Hindi meaning:शवगृह
Synonyms: Morgue, Dead house, Charnel house, Mortuary room
Antonyms: Nursery, Maternity ward, Birth center, Living quarters
Example: The unidentified body was taken to the mortuary for examination.
Trick to remember: Mortuary starts with mort, which is linked to death, so think of a place where dead bodies are kept.
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