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marble orchard

noun

Etymology

By analogy with an orchard, because the marble or other stone grave markers are arranged in rows like planted trees.

Definitions

  1. A cemetery.

    • "It's so peaceful." ¶ "So's a marble orchard." ¶ "A marble orchard?" ¶ "A cemetery."

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