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Definition of Catafalque
1. Noun. A decorated bier on which a coffin rests in state during a funeral. 
Generic synonyms: Bier
Definition of Catafalque
1. n. A temporary structure sometimes used in the funeral solemnities of eminent persons, for the public exhibition of the remains, or their conveyance to the place of burial.
Definition of Catafalque
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