hy·po·ge·um (h  p -j  m)n. pl. hy·po·ge·a (-j ) 1. A subterranean chamber of an ancient building. 2. An ancient subterranean burial chamber, such as a catacomb. [Latin hypog um, from Greek hupogeion, from neuter of hupogeios, underground; see hypogeal.] |
hypogeum [ˌhaɪpəˈdʒiːəm]
n pl -gea [-ˈdʒiːə]
(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) an underground vault, esp one used for burials
[from Latin, from Greek hupogeion; see hypogeal]
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