Definitions for: Tumulus

[n] (archeology) a heap of earth placed over prehistoric tombs

Webster (1913) Definition: Tu"mu*lus, n.; pl. Tumuli. [L., a mound, a
sepulchral mound, probably from tumere to swell. Cf.
Tumid.]
An artificial hillock, especially one raised over a grave,
particularly over the graves of persons buried in ancient
times; a barrow.

Synonyms: barrow, burial mound, grave mound

See Also: hill, mound