Definition of MARTYRY

martyry

Meanings

Plural: martyries

Noun

  • A shrine in honor of a (usually religious, notably Christian) martyr, possibly at his grave.
  • A shrine at a site which "bears witness" to a crucial religious event not related to a tomb.

Origin / Etymology

From Late Latin martyrium (also 'martyrdom'), from Ancient Greek (martyrion), from (martys) 'witness'.

Scrabble Score: 15

martyry is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
martyry is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
martyry is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

martyry is a valid Words With Friends word