dakhma

[ dahk-muh ]

/ ˈdɑk mə /

Origin of dakhma

1860–65; < Persian; Middle Persian dakhmak, Avestan daxma- funeral site

The kinspeople follow the corpse in silence to within ninety paces of the Dakhma.

The History of Antiquity |Max Duncker
Having deposited it in an iron coffin—the same for everyone—they carry it to the dakhma.

From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan |Helena Pretrovna Blavatsky
When this point has been reached, the Dakhma should be levelled.

The History of Antiquity |Max Duncker
Great care is taken at the erection of a Dakhma that the rain-water can run off from the bier of the corpse.

The History of Antiquity |Max Duncker

As soon as the ceremony was over, we were led into another building, where a model of the dakhma was to be seen.

From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan |Helena Pretrovna Blavatsky