Associations to the word «Crypt»

Wiktionary

CRYPT, noun. An underground vault, especially one beneath a church that is used as a burial place.
CRYPT, noun. (anatomy) A small pit or cavity in the body
CRYPT OF LIEBERKÜHN, noun. Intestinal gland

Dictionary definition

CRYPT, noun. A cellar or vault or underground burial chamber (especially beneath a church).

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley