catacumba

Portuguese

Etymology

From Late Latin catacumbae, dissimilation of Latin cata- (“among”) (from Ancient Greek κατά (katá, “under”)) + tumbas.

Noun

catacumba f (plural catacumbas)

  1. catacomb (underground system of tunnels and chambers with recesses for graves)

Spanish

Etymology

From Late Latin catacumbae, dissimilation of Latin cata- (“among”) (from Ancient Greek κατά (katá, “under”)) + tumbas.

Noun

catacumba f (plural catacumbas)

  1. catacomb
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