catafalco
131catafalque — n. a decorated wooden framework for supporting the coffin of a distinguished person during a funeral or while lying in state. Etymology: F f. It. catafalco, of unkn. orig.: cf. SCAFFOLD …
132cat|a|falque — «KAT uh falk», noun. 1. a stand or platform to support a coffin in which a dead person lies. 2. a structure resembling a coffin or tomb, sometimes used at Requiem Masses. 3. a kind of open hearse or funeral car. ╂[< French catafalque <… …
