"necropoleis" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /nɛˈkɹɒ.pɒ.lɛɪz/
Head templates: {{head|en|noun form}} necropoleis
  1. plural of necropolis Tags: form-of, plural Form of: necropolis Synonyms: nekropoleis
    Sense id: en-necropoleis-en-noun-srYwA~Bb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English plurals in -eis with singular in -is

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