lichgate

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Noun lichgate has 1 sense

lychgate, lichgate - a roofed gate to a churchyard, formerly used as a temporary shelter for the bier during funerals
--₁ is a kind of gate

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Lichgate

Noun

A lichgate refers to a roofed structure, often ornamental, that covers the entrance to a cemetery or churchyard.

Example Sentence:

The elegant lichgate at the entrance of the cemetery provided shelter for mourners during funerals.

Noun

In folklore, a lichgate is a magical gatekeeper or guardian of the dead.

Example Sentence:

Legends tell of a fearsome lichgate that prevents any unworthy intruder from accessing the realm of the departed.

Noun

In botany, a lichgate is the outer boundary formed by overlapping leaves in the bud of certain plants.

Example Sentence:

The beautifully arranged lichgate of the flower bud protected the delicate blossom within.

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