arca

noun

Pronunciation: ˈɑːrkə

Definition

A chest, coffer, or box used for the storage of money, valuables, or records, particularly in a historical or archaeological context.

Examples

• The museum curator carefully placed the ancient scroll back into the stone arca.

• Archaeologists discovered a bronze arca hidden beneath the floorboards of the villa.

• The merchant kept his daily earnings locked inside a small wooden arca.

Synonyms of arca

Words with a similar meaning to arca:

• box
• chest
• coffer
• strongbox

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